America, My Love, America, My Heart (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780062993298)

America, do you love me?

Acclaimed author-artist Daria Peoples-Riley invites readers to answer timely--and timeless--questions beating inside the hearts of children across America. Exquisitely illustrated, with a powerful, lyrical text, America, My Love, America, My Heart will challenge readers of all ages to examine and evaluate personal beliefs and attitudes toward the many different colors of America.

America, do you love me? My black. My brown. My pride. My crown.

What begins as a single question from a single child multiplies as America, My Love, America, My Heart sweeps across the country with every page turn, inviting in more and more children of color--and their questions. Does America love them when they speak? Or whisper? Or shout? When they stand? Does America love them just as they are?

Inspired by the questions of her own childhood, author and artist Daria Peoples-Riley has created a powerful and important book for Americans of all ages--an essential addition to every bookshelf and classroom. Her poetic text encourages readers to confront bias, prejudice, and discrimination and invites readers to reflect and respond with their own answers, while honoring the identities of black and brown children and people of color.

The unforgettable monochromatic oil paintings incorporate patriotic colors--red, white, and blue--to evoke deeply felt emotion and unique perspective. This rich, resonant book is a conversation starter for children, for families, for classrooms, and for communities.

Author: Daria Peoples-Riley
ISBN-10: 0062993291
ISBN-13: 9780062993298
Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Language: English
Published: 04/06/2021
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 10.20h x 10.30w x 0.30d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 01/01/2021 pg. 58
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2021
Booklist 03/15/2021 pg. 58
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2021 - Book Of Special Distinction
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2021 pg. 119
Publishers Weekly 05/24/2021
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2021 - Outstanding, Noteworthy In Style