I, Too, Am Here
$21.95 USD
hardcover
A multigenerational exploration of immigration, racism, and belonging inspired by Langston Hughes’ poem, “I, Too.”
The street a young girl lives on is made up of families from all over the world. Her family shares with her their stories of journey and struggle. Her own story begins here in this country, but she is sometimes made to feel she does not belong. She listens to her family’s voices. They tell her she will soar, they tell her she is beautiful. She listens and she says I, too, am here.
Morgan Christie is the author of multiple books. She has won the Arc Poetry Poem of the Year Contest, the Prairie Fire Fiction Prize, and the Howling Bird Press Nonfiction Book Award. Morgan wasn’t sure what she wanted to be when she grew up, but she knew that she wanted to make a difference in the world. She hopes that through the stories she tells she is doing just that. Morgan writes out of Toronto.
Marley Berot is an illustrator with over ten years of combined personal and professional experience. Her portfolio includes cover art, graphic design for the Toronto International Film Festival, logo design, and book illustration. Marley is very passionate about her work as an artist, and this can be seen in every piece she creates. She lives in the Toronto area.
"[Morgan Christie] writes about deep, hard topics, like the experience of racism, through the eyes of a child, using simple and innocent language that resonates with readers and is easy for young children to understand. Christie's inspiration from Langston Hughes' poem 'I, Too', which is mentioned in the author's note, is evident. This poem about a Black person's pride and resilience underscores the book's themes and adds a layer of literary richness. It highlights the power of literature to inspire and connect us. Marley Berot, the illustrator, enhances Christie's words with her expressive and dynamic art. ... I, Too, Am Here is a great resource for teaching kids about cultural diversity, resilience, and the impact of racism. ...Highly Recommended." -CM Reviews
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