This poignant story presents the beauty and excellence of the Black community, assuring Black and brown children of the extraordinary legacy from which they come. Lyrical, empowering text by Tami Charles is accompanied with illustrations by renowned artist Bryan Collier, a four-time Caldecott Honor recipient and a nine-time Coretta Scott King Award winner or honoree. We Are Here celebrates Black history with pride, joy, and love, reminding readers of their roots and inviting them to imagine a future that shines ever bright, and encouraging them for triumphant days still to come.