Through the lens of the land that has come to be known as America,
award-winning picture book creator Jennifer Thermes captures centuries
of history
A Place Called America takes the long view of the land's history, from
its earliest formation and inhabitants up through today. Meet those
indigenous to the deserts, prairies, forests, and shores of the land
called Turtle Island and their relatives whose ideas founded the basis
of the Constitution and who contributed in unique ways to World War II
and more. Meet immigrant communities who came to the land from all
around the world--at different times and against all odds, even with
staunch United States immigration policies. And meet enslaved ancestors
who were brought to the land against their will and whose labor and
experience changed the story forever.
Expert picture book maker Jennifer Thermes deftly weaves the threads of
these communities' narratives together, while giving each the spotlight
they deserve--using the land itself as a unifying lens. Illustrated with
dazzling maps, A Place Called America is a visual delight. It is an
info-packed read, with sidebars, an author's note, and a timeline
supplementing the accessible text.
A Place Called America will challenge its readers to think critically
about the stories we tend to take for granted about our own history.
