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About the Book
This powerful picture book from award-winning creators Baptiste Paul and Selina Alko recounts how a seemingly innocent class photo project inspires awareness and empathy in readers of all ages.
It’s back-to-school time, and Sol is starting over. She and her mother had to leave their home, and Sol is nervous to go to a new school in a new place. When Mr. Mason’s first assignment is a family presentation, Sol doesn’t know what to do. She doesn’t have any photos of her family, so how can she show she belongs? With her mother’s support, Sol decides to draw pictures of what she remembers.
This moving story of one girl’s efforts to fit her past into a class assignment reminds us of just how varied a family’s background can be—and how important it is to have understanding and compassion for everyone.
Also available in Spanish: Esta es mi familia
It’s back-to-school time, and Sol is starting over. She and her mother had to leave their home, and Sol is nervous to go to a new school in a new place. When Mr. Mason’s first assignment is a family presentation, Sol doesn’t know what to do. She doesn’t have any photos of her family, so how can she show she belongs? With her mother’s support, Sol decides to draw pictures of what she remembers.
This moving story of one girl’s efforts to fit her past into a class assignment reminds us of just how varied a family’s background can be—and how important it is to have understanding and compassion for everyone.
Also available in Spanish: Esta es mi familia
About the Author
Baptiste Paul is an award-winning author whose works include The Field, Peace, and Climb On! His books have garnered many starred reviews from Kirkus, Booklist, and School Library Journal. He loves writing stories inspired by his childhood in Saint Lucia and sharing his island culture and Kweyol/Creole language with anyone who will listen. He lives and works in the U.S., but will travel just about anywhere to talk about his books. To learn more, please visit www.baptistepaul.net.
About the Illustrator
Selina Alko is an award-winning author and illustrator known for blending lyrical storytelling with vibrant mixed-media art. Raised in Vancouver, Canada, she grew up immersed in Turkish and Jewish culture and diverse perspectives continue to shape her work. Selina has created more than twenty-five acclaimed children's books, including I is for Immigrants as author and illustrator, and The Keeper of Stories as illustrator.
Product Details
- Publisher: NorthSouth Books (June 1, 2027)
- Length: 40 pages
- ISBN13: 9780735845923
- Grades: K - 2
- Ages: 4 - 8
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