Her Right Foot (American History Books for Kids, American History for Kids)

"A friendly reminder of how America can be at its best." - Entertainment Weekly

If you had to name a statue, any statue, odds are good you'd mention the Statue of Liberty.

Have you seen her?

She's in New York.
She's holding a torch.
And she's in mid-stride, moving forward.
But why?

In this fascinating and fun take on nonfiction for kids, Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris investigate a seemingly small trait of America's most emblematic statue. What they find is about more than history, more than art. What they find in the Statue of Liberty's right foot is the powerful message of acceptance that is essential of an entire country's creation.

An ideal patriotic gift for kids, this book as received accolades from a number of reputable publications:

A Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book of the Year
A School Library Journal Best Picture Book of the Year
A 2018 Orbis Pictus Award Honor Book
A Junior Library Guild selection

Seven Starred Reviews

"In a time when immigration is a hot-button issue, it's good to be reminded that Lady Liberty continues to lift her lamp beside the golden door." - Booklist, starred review

"Thought-provoking." - Bulletin for the Center for Children's Books, starred review

"A timely immigrant's tale." - Shelf Awareness, starred review

"Crucial." - Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Heartfelt throughout and indisputable timely." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Unique and important." - School Library Journal, starred review

"Vital." - School Library Connection, starred review

"As enlightening as it is charming." - The New York Times

"Witty, moving." - The Wall Street Journal

Author: Dave Eggers
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Published: 09/19/2017
Pages: 104
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.36lbs
Size: 8.30h x 10.30w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781452162812
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 193582 / Her Right Foot


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2017 pg. 148
Kirkus Reviews Fall Preview 08/15/2017 pg. 40
School Library Journal 09/01/2017 pg. 160
Booklist 09/01/2017 pg. 92
Publishers Weekly 09/25/2017
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 10/01/2017 - Book Of Special Distinction
Shelf Awareness 10/20/2017
Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2017 pg. 120
Shelf Awareness 12/19/2017
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2018 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw

About the Author
Dave Eggers is the author of many books, including This Bridge Will Not Be Gray, The Circle, and A Hologram for the King. He is the cofounder of: Voice of Witness, an oral-history series focused on human-rights crises; 826 National, a network of writing and tutoring centers; and ScholarMatch, which connects donors and under-resourced students to make college possible.

Shawn Harris is an artist and musician who lives and works in Morongo Valley, California. This is his first book.