Before I Lived Here - Jensen, Stacy S.
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Journey backward in time through all the layers of history that led up to your neighborhood s existence.
The building you live in has probably been around longer than you, so you may think it s been there forever. But no matter where you live, a whole lot happened before your home was built.
In Before I Lived Here, a boy peels away each layer of the history of the land his house sits on. Follow along from the construction of the neighborhood back to the planning of it; from the ranchers and log cabins that predated it, back to the region s Indigenous people and their eviction from the…mehr

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Journey backward in time through all the layers of history that led up to your neighborhood s existence.

The building you live in has probably been around longer than you, so you may think it s been there forever. But no matter where you live, a whole lot happened before your home was built.

In Before I Lived Here, a boy peels away each layer of the history of the land his house sits on. Follow along from the construction of the neighborhood back to the planning of it; from the ranchers and log cabins that predated it, back to the region s Indigenous people and their eviction from the land . . . all the way back to the time of the dinosaurs.

Before I Lived Here reminds us that history isn t something that happens far away, to other people it s in our own backyards. Debut author Stacy S. Jensen makes the learning readily digestible. There s something here for every reader from the irresistible depiction of construction sites for vehicle fans, to the somber facts of indigenous displacement recounted without flinching, making for a great family conversation starter on many different levels.
Autorenporträt
Stacy S. Jensen is a former newspaper journalist always searching for unique stories for children, which has led her to historical sites, state and national parks, and everyday spots like the grocery store. When not writing, she enjoys time with family, reading, and paper quilling. She also volunteers to support literacy, youth, and children’s programs. Previously a Colorado resident, she now lives in Marietta, Georgia at the base of a mountain with her husband, son, and two Vizslas, who walk their humans daily. Stacy can be found online at stacysjensen.com. Victo Ngai is a Forbes 30 Under honoree and a Society of Illustrators New York Gold Medalist. Her illustrations have been featured in the New York Times and the New Yorker, among others; she also creates storyboards and art for NBC, Dreamworks, and other animation studios. Originally from Hong Kong, she now lives in Los Angeles.
Rezensionen
This would be a perfect jumping-off point for a classroom project about local history, but the gorgeous digital and analog artwork elevates it beyond plain fact, making it an equally strong choice for storytime. . . .
Bulletin of the Center for Children s Books (starred review)

Ngai s precisely lined, radiant mixed-media illustrations pull readers into each moment. . . . Complex yet comprehensible and suffused with rich science and social science content, including an excellent glossary, this is an invaluable resource for educators and curious youngsters alike.. . .Jensen s tour through time is a tour de force.
Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Retro-style artwork from Ngai (Wishes) employs glowing colors, crisp lines, and a mixture of textile-like patterns. Culminating scenes embrace a scratch art technique for a powerfully layered visual of the way the past remains etched on the present.
Publishers Weekly

A powerful springboard for classroom discussions on change, place, and history, this book will have readers reflecting on how land evolves and shapes the lives of its ever-changing inhabitants.
School Library Journal

It takes a powerful book to make readers take a closer look at something they take for granted, and Before I Lived Here does just that. . . .The spare text may prompt readers to zip through the pages, but the images require lingering, savoring, and examining for the stories they tell. An important book.
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