Bakari Sellers made history in 2006 when, at just twenty-two years old, he defeated a twenty-six-year incumbent State Representative to become the youngest member of the South Carolina state legislature and the youngest African American elected official in the nation. In 2014 he was the Democratic Nominee for Lieutenant Governor in the state of South Carolina. Sellers is a CNN political analyst and served in the South Carolina state legislature. Recently named to ’s
<p style="margin-bottom: 5px; color: rgb(33, 37, 41); font-family: Muli, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bolder;">This inspiring picture book by <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author Bakari Sellers is a tribute to the family and community that help make us who we are. Perfect for sharing and gifting.</span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 5px; color: rgb(33, 37, 41); font-family: Muli, Arial, sans-serif;"><em>When you meet someone for the first time, they might ask, "Who are your people?" and "Where are you from?"</em></p><p style="margin-bottom: 5px; color: rgb(33, 37, 41); font-family: Muli, Arial, sans-serif;">Children are shaped by their ancestors, and this book celebrates the village it takes to raise a child.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 5px; color: rgb(33, 37, 41); font-family: Muli, Arial, sans-serif;">In the vein of <em>I Am Enough</em> and <em>Eyes That Kiss in the Corners</em>, this powerful picture book with beautiful illustrations by Reggie Brown is a joyful recognition of the people and places that help define young readers and adults alike.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 5px; color: rgb(33, 37, 41); font-family: Muli, Arial, sans-serif;">Don't miss this picture book debut from Bakari Sellers, author of the acclaimed <em>New York Times </em>bestseller <em>My Vanishing Country: A Memoir.</em></p>
