That You Are Here Is No Small Thing

By Traci N. Todd

A stunning exploration of the history of Black Americans by award-winning picture book team Traci N. Todd and Vashti Harrison.

The world is forever changed because you are here.

At once honest and empowering, That You Are Here Is No Small Thing is a story about resilience. In these stunning pages, young descendants of enslaved Africans are guided through the history that led them to exist and thrive today. Through their eyes, we see how Black Americans have always relied on one another to fight against oppression and the ways in which the strength of their ancestors continues to course through their veins.

Sibert Honor winner Traci N. Todd and Caldecott Medalist Vashti Harrison have created an unforgettable exploration of culture and history that records the important survival story Black children carry and celebrates their hope for a radiant future.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0593353021
• ISBN13: 9780593353028
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3