We Came To America
Author(s): Faith Ringgold
This beautiful book starts with the Native Americans who first called America their home, to the millions who followed, whether freely or in chains, whether escaping persecution or poverty. This motley crew brought their determination, their stories, art, music and cultures. We Came to America celebrates diversity.
Product Information
Faith Ringgold was born in Harlem in 1930. She received a degree in art education from the City College of New York and was an art teacher long before she became a professional artist. She is best known for her pained story quilts, some of which hang in the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City. Tar Beach, Ringgold's first book for children, won the Coretta Scott King Award for illustration and was named a Caldecott honor Book. Her other award-winning books include Aunt Harriet's Underground Railroad in the Sky and Harlem Renaissance Party. Learn more about Faith at faithringgold.com
General Fields
- :
- : Random House USA Inc
- : Random House Books for Young Readers
- : 0.9
- : 01 May 2016
- : 0.50000mm X 9.00000mm X 11.50000mm
- : United States
- : 01 August 2015
- : books
Special Fields
- : Faith Ringgold
- : Hardcover
- : English
- : [E]
- : 2015035221
- : 32
- : illustrations