A timely and beautiful look at Americas rich history of diversity. From the Native Americans who first called this land their home, to the millions of people who have flocked to its shores ever since, America is a country rich in diversity. Some of our ancestors were driven by dreams and hope. Others came in chains, or were escaping poverty or persecution. No matter what brought them here, each person embodied a unique gifttheir art and music, their determination and grit, their stories and their culture. And together they forever shaped the country we all call home.Vividly expressed in Faith Ringgolds sumptuous colors and patterns,We Came to Americais an ode to every American who came before us, and a tribute to each child who will carry its proud message of diversity into our nations future.PRAISE FORWE CAME TO AMERICA: As Americans wrestle with the moral and legal aspects of immigration, Ringgold offers a reminder of the countrys multifaceted lineageand of the beauty to be discovered at cultural crossroads. The simplicity of Ringgolds text, combined with the captivating designs, makesthis a compelling, must-have narrative for a wide audience.

 

This book is part of a book series called We Came To America .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2016 by Random House USA Inc .

An award-winning artist internationally renowned for her painted story quilts, Faith Ringgold is also the author of thirteen children's picture books, including the 1992 Caldecott Honor Award-winning Tar Beach. Her artwork is in the permanent collections of many museums, including the Studio Museum in Harlem, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art. She also has had exhibitions in major museums in the United States, Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. She lives in Englewood, New Jersey, with her husband.