Title: We came to America
Author(s): Faith Ringgold
Illustrator/Photographer: Amy Bates
Publisher and Year: Random House Children’s Books 2016
Number of pages: 32
Genre: Fiction, Family, Diversity
Analysis:
1) Summary:
This book is about different cultures and races coming over to America. It talks about the past events that has happened that be littles other races. It makes others interact outside their culture.
2) Theoretical Framework:
On the front cover, it is a diverse group with the red, blue, and white colors. The cover is to show diversity and acceptance in America. The first page shows Native Americans together in their culture’s clothing. The first page could be Native Americans because they were the first people to be in America. Secondly, Africans were in chains and clothing from their culture. This shows how African were brought over to America which is stated in the text. Next, it shows Europeans coming over to America by plane and boat. This show that some people traveled out there way to get to America. There’s a group of Asians running and carrying their belongings. The picture gives off the message that Asians are running away from something in their home country. Afterward, there is a picture of Indians in their clothing as a family. The author wants to give off the message of diversity. The next picture is a diverse group of people dancing and listening to a blues player. This shows that people were integrating with each other and spreading their cultures. Lastly, there a picture that has all different races and cultures having fun together. The text says that “We are ALL Americans” which throughout the book the message has been that no matter what color, religion, or culture there are all Americans.
3) Illustrations:
The illustrations matched with the narrative great. The images are built in a way to be for child. It has creative art images that has appealing colors. The images gives off a happy feeling at the end that leaves the book on a good note.
4) Commentary:
The author explains that people that come to America hopes to find peace, freedom, and prosperity. She wishes that they can make the American dream come true for them.