{"product_id":"some-of-us-a-story-of-citizenship-and-the-united-states-9780316571753","title":"Some of Us: A Story of Citizenship and the United States","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover what it means to become a US citizen and how the process unfolds in this illuminating picture book about immigration and naturalization.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e What does US citizenship look like? \u003cb\u003eSome of us\u003c\/b\u003e are citizens by birth. \u003cb\u003eSome of us\u003c\/b\u003e are born beyond the United States and gain citizenship through immigration and naturalization. With lyrical prose and luminous mixed-media artwork, this nonfiction book outlines the process by which some of us--spanning every age and background--travel to the United States to live, work, study, and contribute to the fabric of our new communities. After years, without relinquishing who we are or where we came from, if we are fortunate, we can choose to become naturalized citizens. We can become American. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This insightful story honors the many different paths to citizenship and celebrates all people who enrich our country by striving to participate in our democracy. \u003cb\u003eThis book belongs with classrooms and parents who love: \u003ci\u003eGrace for President, Areli Is a Dreamer\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eWhat Can A Citizen Do?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMay\/June Kids' Indie Next List 2025\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eRajani LaRocca\u003c\/b\u003e is a physician and an author of books for young readers, such as \u003ci\u003eMidsummer's Mayhem\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSummer Is for Cousins\u003c\/i\u003e. She received a Newbery Honor for her novel \u003ci\u003eRed, White, and Whole\u003c\/i\u003e. Rajani was born in Bangalore, India, immigrated to the United States when she was very young, and became a naturalized citizen of the United States at the age of fifteen. She now lives in eastern Massachusetts with her family. She invites you to visit her online at rajanilarocca.com. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eHuy Voun Lee\u003c\/b\u003e arrived in New York City as a Cambodian refugee at the age of six. She quickly developed a lifelong love for art and origami, both of which influence her colorful cut-paper style. Huy has written and illustrated many books for children, including \u003ci\u003eLike a Dandelion\u003c\/i\u003e, which was a \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e Best Picture Book of the Year, a Bank Street Best Book of the Year, and a CCBC Choice. She lives in New York City with her family. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Christy Ottaviano Books-Little Brown and Hach","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51298761998610,"sku":"9780316571753","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_b04d101e-4221-47d3-b633-b9955a1a51b3.jpg?v=1747833355","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/some-of-us-a-story-of-citizenship-and-the-united-states-9780316571753","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}