I Am America... and America Is Me by Charles-R-Smith-Jr

I Am America... and America Is Me by Charles-R-Smith-Jr

Poet and photographer Charles Smith, Jr. has created a poignant, stunning photographic picture book that celebrates the many faces that make up America.

I am America/I am proud/I am diverse/soft-spoken/and loud.The powerful poem in this one-of-a-kind book is enhanced by the accompanying photographs that represent children of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds. The playful images and touching poetry work together to tell the story of America. Children and parents alike will be moved by each unforgettable face and each strikingly beautiful line of verse. Photographer Charles Smith, Jr. brings his unique artistic style to this patriotic and poignant portrayal of America's children.

Charles R. Smith, Jr. says that while growing up in California, he spent many hours reading anything he could get his hands on. Reading books filled with stories and poems inspired me to write my own, he says. The more I read, the more I wrote. And if I wasn't reading a book, I was playing a sport: I played everything, particularly basketball, and spent many afternoons on the court, perfecting my jump shot. While working on his high school yearbook as a writer, Charles R. Smith Jr. was introduced to photography and immediately decided to make a career of it. He graduated from photography school and headed to New York to pursue his dream. I continued with my writing, and, with a heavy influence of rap music, began writing more poetry instead of stories, he says. Now, I have combined my photographic skills with my love of reading, writing, and sports to create an exciting career for myself! In addition to the companion book HOOP QUEENS, Charles R. Smith Jr. wrote and illustrated the American Library Association Notable Book RIMSHOTS: BASKETBALL PIX, ROLLS, AND RHYTHMS, among other titles.

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ISBN 13	9780439740401
ISBN 10	0439740401
Title	I Am America... and America Is Me
Author	Charles R Smith Jr
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Scholastic
Year published	2003-01-01
Number of pages	30
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.