Light for All
Light for All by Margarita Engle is a lyrical picture book published by Simon and Schuster on December 7, 2021. This 40-page work presents a celebration of the immigrant experience in America, highlighting the contributions of immigrants who arrive with hopes and dreams to create a new life. Engle’s narrative, complemented by the illustrations of Raúl Colón, aims to showcase the diversity and vibrancy that immigrants bring to the fabric of the nation.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes related to emigration, immigration, and social acceptance. The book emphasizes the importance of unity and the welcoming spirit that characterizes the immigrant journey. Through its engaging storytelling and vivid illustrations, Light for All invites young readers to appreciate the diverse backgrounds and experiences that shape their communities.
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A lyrical and unifying picture book that “will inspire young readers” and “magnificently showcases the immigrant experience” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) in America from Newbery Honoree Margarita Engle and award-winning illustrator Raúl Colón.
Discover the myriad contributions that all immigrants have made as they come to join family or start their own lives together in a new country they call home. Coming with their hopes, dreams, and determination, generations of immigrants have made the fabric of this country diverse, vivid, and welcoming.
This vibrant and timely celebration demonstrates the thousands of immigrants who built America and the importance of having acceptance and light for everyone.
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