A Place Called America Introduction by Janet Zapata with Sarah Davis

A Place Called America Introduction by Janet Zapata with Sarah DavisThrough the lens of the land that has come to be known as America, award winning picture book creator Jennifer Thermes captures centuries of history. A Place Called America takes the long view of the lands history, from its earliest formation and inhabitants up through today, and challenges its readers to think critically about the stories we tend to take for granted about our own history. Meet those indigenous to the deserts, prairies, forests, and

including Ben Nicholson

and a project day (the cheesy Georgian bread Khachapuri)

A gothic labyrinth of roofs and turrets

A father and son embark on a journey across the city

shooting survivors

and social media force

Grandpa begins to slow down—until one sad day

Faith Erin Hicks (Friends with Boys)

and sprawling cities

celebrates the harmless little lies we tell ourselves every day

has heard about the old washerwoman spirit called the Bean-Nighe who will grant any one wish—for a price

Through vivid storytelling and archival imagery