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Title details for All Because You Matter (An All Because You Matter Book) by Tami Charles - Available

All Because You Matter (An All Because You Matter Book)

by Tami Charles
Bryan Collier
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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.

Instant New York Times bestseller!

The #1 Amazon Best Children's Book of 2020

A Shelf Awareness's Best Children's Books of 2020

A Best Book of 2020, School Library Journal

A Best Picture Books of 2020, Chicago Public Libary

A Best Picture Book 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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  • Release date

    October 6, 2020

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Listen audiobook

      • ISBN: 9781338691894
      • File size: 7765 KB
      • Duration: 00:16:10

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 810
    • Text Difficulty: 3-4

  • Reviews

    • Publisher's Weekly

      Starred review from August 31, 2020
      Caldecott Honoree Collier’s (Trombone Shorty) tender, close-up watercolor portraits of a growing Black boy give visual power to this celebration of young Black lives. In an author’s note, Charles (Freedom Soup) writes about “The Big Talk”—words that every Black parent must speak to their child about discrimination and violence. Lyrical verse that aims to offer “a starting point for conversations about the racial climate in our country” underlines an important message: “you, dear child, matter.” Beginning with his birth and a spread of the boy toddling into his mother’s arms, text invokes his history and familial legacy: “you were dreamed of,/ like a knapsack/ full of wishes/ carried on the backs/ of your ancestors/ as they created/ empires,/ pyramids,/ legacies.” As a schoolchild in a green T-shirt, he faces hurdles: academic efforts go unrewarded, classmates jeer, “another name is called:/ Trayvon,/ Tamir,/ Philando.” Alongside these realities, Charles delivers a ringing affirmation of his life’s meaning—“Did you know that... strength, power, and/ beauty lie within you?”—as Collier shows the boy straight on, surrounded by collaged images of his ancestry. Universal declarations are often illustrated with images of many children; this book’s focus on a single child brings his experience and life—and the ways they matter—right up close. Ages 4–8.

    • AudioFile Magazine
      An author's note in this audiobook shares that this story, inspired by her son, is intended as a conversation starter about racial injustice. The vibrant sound of author/narrator Tami Charles's voice is underscored by bouncy music. Long pauses between phrases help emphasize their meaning, and a chime alerts listeners to page turns. Charles affirms and reaffirms her son's importance, despite instances that might cause him to "question his place." Such instances include feeling uncomfortable in a classroom or hearing upsetting news stories. This audiobook provides a powerful offering to a young Black boy about his worth as it confirms and reconfirms that he matters. E.J.F. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine
    • AudioFile Magazine
      Children are told in no uncertain terms that they matter in this touching and beautiful picture book. Author Tami Charles fills her narration of the lyrical text with emotion. The audiobook is written to encourage Black children and their loved ones to have conversations about how to be resilient in the face of life's difficulties. Charles's narration is gentle and kind. Music underscores each page, with the music changing in mood as the book moves through various scenes and timeframes. Minimal sound effects are also included, along with signals for page turns. This is a touching read-along for families. S.B.T. © AudioFile 2021, Portland, Maine

Formats

  • OverDrive Listen audiobook

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Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:810
  • Text Difficulty:3-4

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