Where We Come FromWhere We Come From

In this unique collaboration, four authors lyrically explore where they each come from-literally and metaphorically-as well as what unites all of us as humans. Richly layered illustrations connect past and present, making for an accessible and visually striking look at history, family, and identity. We come from stardust / our bodies made of ancient elements. / We come from single cells / evolving over billions of years. / We come from place, language, and spirit. / And each of us comes from story. "Outstanding in all ways, this title deserves a place in most collections and adds a wonderful opportunity for upper elementary students (and higher!) to unpack our complicated histories."-starred, School Library Journal "[The authors] individually and collectively tell the story of how this country has developed and how many unique parts are reflected in people today. . . . Children and adults will find much to study and contemplate in this unique and ambitious work."-Booklist "This collaboration of American voices offers an unusual and honest look at the complexity of identity." --Shelf Awareness "[A] quilt of many details that gives the reader less a feeling of understanding one person but more a sense of the rich tapestry that is America."-Kirkus Reviews