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Full of assurance, tenderness, and triumph, this much-anticipated follow-up to the New York Times bestselling picture book All Because You Matter offers an equally inspirational and arresting ode to all of the Black women and men throughout history who have made momentous contributions from the beginning of time. Lyrical, affirmational, and bursting with love, We Are Here is a poignant story about Black and brown heritage and community. ‘If hard work was what it was going to take to make it to the top, then that’s exactly what I’d serve up – black girl mixed with grit stardust spice magic.Description An empowering follow-up to New York Times bestselling picture book All Because You Matter that celebrates the rich history of Black and brown men and women throughout history with soaring language and stunning illustration. We didn’t make it to the grand stage, but those were the times of my life! Tami herself has said: We had a song on the radio that played at like 2 in the morning when everyone was sleeping. Muted brought her back to the music industry and found her writing and singing her songs. Like Vanessa, her middle school debut book earned a Top 10 spot on the Indies Introduce and Spring Kids’ Next lists, three starred reviews and a Junior Library Guild selection.Īs a teen and into her early twenties, Tami unclicked the buttons, and was as loud as hell as a member of a 1990’s R&B singing group. She’s written numerous books for children and young adults. Tami is the New York Times bestselling author of All Because You Matter. And it’s the story of innocence lost and young women regaining their voices. It’s a story of ambition, music and exploitation. Once Tami realized that, the words flowed and a powerful story was written. How about performing for Boys II Men, BET and Showtime at the Apollo? The main character of Muted had to be a young girl searching for fame as a songwriter. She was a member of an all-girl R&B trio. Muted brought back Tami’s time tasting fame in her teens and early twenties. For the older generation, they give insight into the minds of young adults. With stress and social media, dreams and promises, Tami’s books are ones that help her young adult audience know that they’re not alone. Although considered a YA (Young Adult) author, her novels are meant to be read by parents and adults. Her newest YA novel, Muted has already received wide acclaim.

This week’s ‘My Reading Corner’, I talk with bestselling author Tami Charles.