A heartwarming story between a white grandmother and her African-American grandson.
As young Nicholas nibbles on his chocolate chip cookie – a metaphor for his mixed heritage – his kindhearted NaMa tells him the story of his ancestors and where they all came from. In muted tones of sepia and black and white, the artwork in this book calls to mind any family’s old photograph albums. Nicholas learns that his people come from many places, and that his family tree is made up of hope and hard work and never giving up on the American dream.
I highly recommend this award-winning book to every family who needs to be reminded that most of us are a blend of many peoples from many places.
Kathleen M. Rodgers, a novelist and former freelance writer for national publications