I'm From
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A poetic, heartwarming ode to the small, defining moments of a boy's life, by a critically acclaimed debut author and a Caldecott Honoree. For fans of Last Stop on Market Street.
Early morning wakeups and homemade pancakes,
Raucous bus rides and schoolyard games,
Family games and bedtime rituals...
These are the small moments that shape a child's day. I'm From is an invitation into the vivid world of one small boy, a poetic account of all the people and places and things that shape who he is and define where he is from.
A Kentucky Bluegrass Award Nominee
What makes a place feel like home?
- Black Joy: A heartfelt celebration of Black family life, from fresh haircuts and hip-hop beats on the bus to homemade pancakes and bedtime cuddles.
- Lyrical Language: A poetic, read-aloud text that finds beauty and rhythm in the small, everyday moments that define a childhood.
- Family and Community: Explores the loving bonds that shape us, showing how family, friends, and neighbors create a sense of belonging.
- Stunning Illustrations: Brought to life with vibrant, collage-style art by Caldecott Honoree Oge Mora, perfect for young readers.
- Own Voices Story: An authentic and relatable picture book that offers a mirror for children to see their own experiences reflected.
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Gary R. Gray, Jr. is a poet and educator who writes for young children and adults, and he is the host of the podcast It's Personal. His Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor winning and critically acclaimed picture book debut, I'm From was inspired by growing up in Preston, Nova Scotia, Canada's oldest Black community. This book is, too. He and his wife have been international educators for more than ten years. You can visit him online at garyrgrayjr.com.
