That You Are Here Is No Small Thing

That You Are Here Is No Small Thing - Hardcover

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That You Are Here Is No Small Thing - Hardcover

That You Are Here Is No Small Thing - Hardcover

by Traci N. Todd
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by Traci N. Todd (Author), Vashti Harrison (Illustrator)

A stunning exploration of the history of Black Americans by award-winning picture book team Traci N. Todd and Vashti Harrison.

The world is forever changed because you are here.

At once honest and empowering, That You Are Here Is No Small Thing is a story about resilience. In these stunning pages, young descendants of enslaved Africans are guided through the history that led them to exist and thrive today. Through their eyes, we see how Black Americans have relied on one another to fight against oppression and the ways in which the strength of their ancestors is always with them.

Sibert Honor winner Traci N. Todd and Caldecott Medalist Vashti Harrison have created an unforgettable exploration of culture and history that records the important survival story Black children carry and celebrates their hope for a radiant future.

Author Biography

Traci N. Todd is a Sibert Honor-winning writer and book editor whose work focuses on Black culture and social justice. Her books Nina: A Story of Nina Simone, illustrated by Christian Robinson, and Holding Her Own: The Exceptional Life of Jackie Ormes, illustrated by Shannon Wright, both won the Coretta Scott King Honor Award.

Please visit her at TraciTodd.com.

Vashti Harrison won the Caldecott Medal and the Coretta Scott King Honor Award and was a National Book Award Finalist for Big, which she authored and illustrated. She is also a two-time recipient of the NAACP Image Award for Literary Work for Children and has created many New York Times bestselling books. She lives in New York City.

Please visit her at at VashtiHarrison.com or follow her on Instagram @VashtiHarrison.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.38 x 10.75 x 8.86 IN
Publication Date: September 01, 2026
ISBN9780593353028
Author Traci N. Todd
PublisherViking Books for Young Readers
GenreChildren
FormatHardcover
PublishedSeptember 2026
LanguageENG- English
Pages32
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceKids
Print SizeStandard Print

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About Traci N. Todd

Traci N. Todd is a children's book editor and an award-winning author whose work centers on Black culture and social justice. She is the author of Nina: A Story of Nina Simone, illustrated by Christian Robinson, among several other books for children, and is a proud native Chicagoan, currently living in Jackson Heights, Queens. Jade Orlando was born in North Carolina and grew up in a tiny Michigan town. She has illustrated many children's books, including I'm Going to Be a Princess and A Year of Black Joy: Black Voices Share Their Life Passions. She currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her husband, greyhound, and four cats (including two naked ones!).

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