Where We Come From
Written by Diane Wilson, Sun Yung Shin, Shannon Gibney,
and John Coy
Illustrated by Dion MBD
Published by Carolrhoda Books
We come from stardust
our bodies made of ancient elements.
We come from single cells
evolving over billions of years.
We come from place, language, and spirit.
And each of us comes from story.
We all come from something. In this unique collaboration, four authors lyrically explore where they each come from—literally and metaphorically—as well as what unites all of us as humans. Weaving together their individual stories, they explore place, ancestors, movement, struggle, determination, and hope.
Powerful poetic text and richly layered illustrations bring together past and present, creating an accessible and visually striking look at family, history, and identity.
Primary ISBN: 9781541596122
Publication Date: October 2022
Available As: Hardcover, eBook
Nonfiction, Age 05 or older
Community Represented: Korean/Korean American
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Accolades & Awards: Starred Review, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Storytelling, Genre: Biography, Genre: Nonfiction, Genre: Poetry, Identity: Exploration, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: United States
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: Immigrant
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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