I, Too, Am Here

By Morgan Christie

Illustrated By Marley Berot

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Our stories and cultures shape the places we call home.

The street a young girl lives on is made up of families from all over the world. Her family shares with her their stories of journey and struggle. Her own story begins here in this country, but she is sometimes made to feel she does not belong. She listens to her family’s voices. They tell her she will soar, they tell her she is beautiful. She listens and she says I, too, am here.

A multigenerational story of immigration, racism, and what it truly means to belong. Inspired by Langston Hughes’ poem, “I, Too.”

Praise & Recognition

"[Morgan Christie] writes about deep, hard topics, like the experience of racism, through the eyes of a child, using simple and innocent language that resonates with readers and is easy for young children to understand. Christie's inspiration from Langston Hughes' poem 'I, Too', which is mentioned in the author's note, is evident. This poem about a Black person's pride and resilience underscores the book's themes and adds a layer of literary richness. It highlights the power of literature to inspire and connect us. Marley Berot, the illustrator, enhances Christie's words with her expressive and dynamic art. ... I, Too, Am Here is a great resource for teaching kids about cultural diversity, resilience, and the impact of racism. ...Highly Recommended."

CM Reviews

"Based on I, Too by Langston Hughes, this powerful story of racism and a child’s contact with it is moving and all too real. Reading this book with your own little ones can change the narrative and make the future a brighter one. Books and stories matter. This one is a prime example."

Greenville News

"[T]his is a story that will speak directly to many young readers who have felt like they don't belong, and will help affirm their beauty, presence, and value in the word."

Open Book

“This is a salute to people who have come from all over the world with stories and cultures that shape the places they call home. I, Too, Am Here is a heartwarming story accompanied by vibrant illustrations.”

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Details

Publication Date: September 10, 2024

Reading Age: 6 - 8

Product Format: Hardback

Pages: 24

ISBN: 978-1-77260-387-3

Weight: 200

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About the Author

Morgan Christie

Morgan Christie is the author of four poetry chapbooks, a short story collection, and a collection of essays. She has won the Arc Poetry Poem of the Year Contest, the Prairie Fire Fiction Prize, the Digging Press Chapbook Series Prize, and the Howling Bird Press Nonfiction Book Award. 'I, Too, Am Here' is her second picture book and she continues to work towards affecting change through reading and writing. Morgan is based out of Toronto.
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About the Illustrator

Marley Berot

Marley Berot is an illustrator with over ten years of combined personal and professional experience. Her portfolio includes cover art for Neuron, graphic design work for the Toronto International Film Festival, logo design, and book illustration. She runs her own online store called MarleysApothecary.com. Marley is very passionate about her work as an artist, and this can be seen in every piece she creates. She lives in the Toronto area.

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