Together, United
An All Because You Matter Book
by Tami Charles
Illustrated by Bryan Collier
Orchard Books
an imprint of Scholastic, Inc.
2025
40 pages
ISBN: 9781338752052
Third in this important series, Together, United, like its predecessor, All Because You Matter, provides, "...a most urgent, healing message for Back and Brown children far and wide." (from the publisher).
Gorgeous illustrations by Caldecott Honor Winner Brayan Collier accompany the powerful words of Tami Charles, "You matter. Today and always." The rhythm of the text is important and must be read OUT LOUD to hear the rhythmic (reminds of) rap beat. The author lets children know that, "Together, we are a revolution." Powerful alone, yet better together. Kids can see the possibilities of a much better and brighter world.
Together, United is a book that will stick with you long after reading it. A must-have, must-read, must-act, must cause good trouble, must-create-change book!
Highly, highly recommended for every collection and every Black or Brown kid--well, for EVERY kid because we are better together.
Grades 1 and up. Together, United looks like a front-runner for awards season. Trust me: Caldecott is calling!
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