Who Are Your People?

Name: Who Are Your People?
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Bakari Sellers
ISBN: 9780063136953

Author: Bakari Sellers

Narrator: Bakari Sellers

Unabridged: 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Quill Tree Books

Published: 01/11/2022

Categories: Children's Fiction, African American & Black Stories, Children's Social Themes

Synopsis

This inspiring book by New York Times bestselling author Bakari Sellers is a tribute to the family and community that help make us who we are. Perfect for sharing and gifting.When you meet someone for the first time, they might ask, "Who are your people?" and "Where are you from?"Children are shaped by their ancestors, and this book celebrates the village it takes to raise a child.In the vein of I Am Enough and Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, this powerful book is a joyful recognition of the people and places that help define young readers and adults alike.Don't miss this picture book debut from Bakari Sellers, author of the acclaimed New York Times bestseller My Vanishing Country: A Memoir.

About Bakari Sellers

Bakari Sellers made history in 2006 when, at just twenty-two years old, he defeated a twenty-six-year incumbent state representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. In 2014 he was the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor in the state of South Carolina. Sellers is a CNN political analyst. In 2020 he was named to Time magazine’s 40 Under 40 list. Sellers is also a practicing attorney who fights to give a voice to the voiceless. He lives in Columbia, South Carolina, with his wife and children.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Brielle

The illustrations in this book were as bold as the power in the story itself! The book follows a dad and his kids on a journey through their history of being black individuals and the strengths of the ancestors before them. From images of past historical figures like Harriet Tubman and Dr. King, to......more

Goodreads review by Sandra

Sweet book on teaching Black kids about their legacy......more

Goodreads review by LeeTravelGoddess

Loved his memoir so naturally I would pick this up as well. Simple book about knowing your peeps; love it!!! 💚💚💚......more

Goodreads review by Deb (Readerbuzz)

Who are your people? Where are you from? These are the questions people sometimes ask you. Your answers, according to author Bakari Sellers, should be answers of pride in your heritage. Sellers shares moments of excellence in history in this book.......more

Goodreads review by Katie

Who Are Your People is a response to the questions, “Where are you from?” It is a call to African American children to be proud of their roots. The illustrations depict slavery, oppression, and marching, paired with words that focus on the strengths and courage of the people that lived through it. As......more