Instant
New York Times
bestseller!
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.
The #1 Amazon Best Children's Book of 2020
A Chicago Public Library and New York Public Library's Best Books of 2020
A TODAY's Favorite Children's Books of 2020
A Shelf Awareness's Best Children's and Teen Books of 2020
A Best Books of 2020,
School Library Journal
A Best Picture Books of 2020,
Chicago Public Library
A NPR's Best Books of 2020
Barnes and Noble
A
Kirkus Reviews'
Best Books of 2020
* "A gem for every household."
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Kirkus Reviews
, starred review
* "Stunning. Powerful. Timely. Illustrated inspiration at its best."
Horn Book
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,
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.