Some of Us - A Story of Citizenship and the United States

"Equal parts emotional and informative, here is a worthy picture book about citizenship and naturalization. This thoughtfully crafted text precisely breaks down the process by which new residents apply for and acquire US citizenship"--

A propos de l'auteur

Rajani LaRocca is a physician and an author of books for young readers, such as Midsummer’s Mayhem and Summer Is for Cousins. She received a Newbery Honor for her novel Red, White, and Whole. Rajani was born in Bangalore, India, immigrated to the United States when she was very young, and became a naturalized citizen of the United States at the age of fifteen. She now lives in eastern Massachusetts with her family. She invites you to visit her online at rajanilarocca.com.

Huy Voun Lee arrived in New York City as a Cambodian refugee at the age of six. She quickly developed a lifelong love for art and origami, both of which influence her colorful cut-paper style. Huy has written and illustrated many books for children, including Like a Dandelion, which was a Kirkus Reviews Best Picture Book of the Year, a Bank Street Best Book of the Year, and a CCBC Choice. She lives in New York City with her family.
 
 

Résumé

Discover what it means to become a US citizen and how exactly the process unfolds in this illuminating picture book about immigration and naturalization.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Rajani LaRocca
• Collaboration: Lee Huy Voun (Illustrations), Huy Voun Lee (Illustrations)
• Edition: Workman
• Langues: Anglais
• Recommandation d'âge: 5 à 9 ans
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 29.07.2025
• EAN: 9780316571753
• ISBN: 978-0-316-57175-3
• Pages: 32
• Dimensions: 286 mm x 222 mm x 12 mm
• Poids: 440 g
• Catégories: Livres pour enfants et adolescents; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Social Science / Politics & Government, United States of America, USA, Children’s picture books, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Diversity & Multicultural, Children’s / Teenage social topics: Migration / refugees