New York Times best-selling author Carole Boston Weatherford's
60-plus books include the Caldecott Honor book Unspeakable- The
Tulsa Race Massacre, for which she was awarded the Coretta Scott
King Author Award and a Sibert Honor; the Newbery Honor winner Box;
and the Caldecott Honor winners Freedom in Congo Square, Fannie Lou
Hamer, and Moses. She won a Coretta Scott King Author Honor for
Becoming Billie Holiday. Weatherford teaches at Fayetteville State
University in North Carolina.
E. B. Lewis, award-winning illustrator and fine artist, has
illustrated over seventy books for children, including The Other
Side by Jacqueline Woodson and Lizzie Demands a Seat by Beth
Anderson. After his graduation from the Temple University Tyler
School of Art, Lewis taught art in public schools for twelve years.
Presently, he teaches at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts.
★ "A love letter to humans, all of whom originated
in Africa. Told in second person by Africa herself...in beautifully
evocative free verse... Lewis’ gorgeous, dreamlike watercolors
sharpen as they move closer to contemporary life....A strikingly
illustrated, innovative story of human evolution at the
intersections of science and art." —Kirkus Reviews, starred
review
★ "Boston Weatherford’s affectionate letter from the cradle of
humankind begins, 'I am the mother of all humanity,/ I have a long
history and a longer memory./ Most of all, I remember you,/ my
offspring of all colors/ in all corners of the earth.'..Lewis
wields watercolor to pristine effect in depicting vast and varied
landscapes. A timeline of human evolution concludes." —Publishers
Weekly, starred review
"There is a deep, melodic cadence to the words of You Are My Pride,
a lyrical appeal to the world’s children to remember their planet
and take care of it...Lewis’ watercolor illustrations are the
perfect complement, capturing the watery swirl from which humans
evolved into upright creatures and developed the skills to survive
in nature...The genre-crossing nature makes this an ideal title for
both the science and ELA classrooms—or simply as a read-aloud with
the potential for rich discussion." —Booklist
"Earth speaks directly to humanity in this heartfelt
poem...Enhanced by captivating watercolor illustrations, the story
delves into human evolution, emphasizing Mother Africa’s profound
affection for all living beings. A recommended addition to
large library collections, especially appealing to poetry
enthusiasts and those captivated by humanity’s evolutionary tale."
—School Library Journal
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