All Because You Matter
All Because You Matter by Tami Charles is an illustrated picture book published by Scholastic Incorporated in 2020. This 40-page work presents a lyrical and heartfelt message aimed at Black and brown children, emphasizing their inherent worth and significance. Through poetic text, Charles delivers a powerful affirmation that children have always mattered and always will, addressing themes of love, identity, and resilience.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of emotions and social themes, as the book reassures young audiences of their value amidst life’s challenges. Accompanied by illustrations from Bryan Collier, a celebrated artist known for his impactful work, All Because You Matter serves as both a comforting lullaby and an empowering anthem. This edition invites reflection on personal and communal identity, making it a meaningful addition to any collection focused on social topics and emotional well-being.
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A lyrical, heart-lifting love letter to Black and brown children everywhere: reminding them how much they matter, that they have always mattered, and they always will, from powerhouse rising star author Tami Charles and esteemed, award-winning illustrator Bryan Collier.
The #1 Amazon Best Children’s Book of 2020
A Chicago Public Library and New York Public Library’s Best Books of 2020
A TODAY’s Favorite Children’s Books of 2020
A Shelf Awareness’s Best Children’s and Teen Books of 2020
A Best Books of 2020, School Library Journal
A Best Picture Books of 2020, Chicago Public Library
A NPR’s Best Books of 2020
A Best Picture Books of 2020, Barnes and Noble
A Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2020
* “A gem for every household.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* “Stunning. Powerful. Timely. Illustrated inspiration at its best.” — Horn Book, starred review
Discover this poignant, timely, and emotionally stirring picture book, an ode to Black and brown children everywhere that is full of hope, assurance, and love.
Tami Charles pens a poetic, lyrical text that is part love letter, part anthem, assuring readers that they always have, and always will, matter. This powerful, rhythmic lullaby reassures readers that their matter and their worth is never diminished, no matter the circumstance: through the joy and wonder of their first steps and first laughs, through the hardship of adolescent struggles, and the pain and heartbreak of current events, they always have, and always will, matter. Accompanied by illustrations by renowned artist Bryan Collier, a four-time Caldecott Honor recipient and a nine-time Coretta Scott King Award winner or honoree, All Because You Matter empowers readers with pride, joy, and comfort, reminding them of their roots and strengthening them for the days to come.
Lyrical, personal, and full of love, All Because You Matter is for the picture book audience what The Hate U Give was for YA and Ghost Boys was for middle grade: a conversation starter, a community touchstone, and a deep affirmation of worth for the young readers who need it most.
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