Where Are You From?

by Yamile Saied Méndez, illustrated by Jaime Kim HarperCollins 6/4/2019, hardcover SKU: 9780062839930   A powerful story about a simple question A little girl who is constantly asked where she is from, and unsure how to answer, turns to her loving abuelo for help in this powerful, lyrical debut picture book celebrating diversity for children from all backgrounds and of all colors, especially for kids who have ever felt like they don't belong.  Yamile Saied Méndez's lyrical text and Jaime Kim's stunning illustrations celebrate the importance of family, love, and home through embracing one's rich heritage and culture. Target age: 4-8 About the Author: Yamile Saied Méndez was born and raised in Rosario, Argentina, in a family with roots from all over the world. She now lives in a small mountain town in the United States with her Puerto Rican husband, five multicultural kids, two bilingual dogs, and a herd of deer that love to eat her flowers. She's a graduate of the Vermont College of Fin