Some of Us
A Story of Citizenship and the United States
$37.86
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
12 August 2025
Summary
What does US citizenship look like? Some of us are citizens by birth. Some of us are born beyond the United States and gain citizenship through immigration and naturalization. With lyrical prose and luminous mixed-media artwork, this nonfiction book outlines the process by which some of us-spanning every age and background-travel to the United States to live, work, study, and contribute to the fabric of our new communities. After years, without relinquishing who we are or where we came from, …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780316571753 |
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| ISBN-10: | 031657175X |
| Author: | Huy Voun Lee, Rajani LaRocca |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 12 August 2025 |
| Weight: | 416g |
| Dimensions: | 222mm x 286mm x 12mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Praise for Some of Us An Indie Next List Pick A Kirkus Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A NCTE Orbis Pictus Recommended Book Winner of the SCBWI Golden Kite Award Nonfiction Text for Younger Readers IL Monarch Award Master List Selection
★ “Artful and versatile image compositions integrate American symbols, making for an accessible work that’s nevertheless imbued with a sense of grandeur. This is a remarkably nuanced ode to immigrants and to citizenship, capped by thoughtful backmatter that balances patriotism with critique about historical immigration laws rooted in prejudice. A moving and captivating civics lesson.”–Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ “Some of us are born American. Some choose,” begins Newbery Honoree LaRocca in this elegantly limned work about U.S. citizenship… .Using a red, white, and blue palette, Lee’s digital imagery emphasizes lively group scenes… An affirming reminder that “we all deserve safety, respect, opportunity.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review★ “Poignant text marries nuanced illustration to gracefully introduce young readers to immigration, naturalization, and citizenship….Informational, inspirational, and celebratory, this picture book belongs on the shelf of every library and demands to be read again and again.”–School Library Journal, starred review“Celebrates immigrants to the U.S. warmly and thoughtfully. These scenes provide windows and mirrors for young readers and subtly reinforce the text’s message that immigrants enrich the cultural fabric of the nation. All of this leads to a description of the naturalization process and the rights that come with citizenship.”–BooklistAbout The Author
Huy Voun Lee
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.
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.
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