The History of We

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An awe-inspiring picture book about the origin and evolution of humans, from #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator.

Fossil records show that the first humans were born in Africa. Meaning, every person alive today can trace their ancestry back to that continent. Through magnificent illustrations, The History of We celebrates our shared past and explores what it was like for the first person to paint, to make music, to discover medicine, and to travel to unknown lands

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"A rich and beautifully told history of humanity...Sublime" Joseph Coelho

"A lyrical meditation on the chronology of humanity's shared beginnings. It's impossible to overstate the emotional effect of Smith's worksimultaneously majestic and intimate...every single brush stroke is alive with movement and intention."Kirkus starred review

"Each chapter of our history is set upon gorgeous painted landscapes or scenes of human ingenuity in action, always featuring a brown-skinned figure. Joy, struggle, and innovation are displayed throughout the ages, not only laying out a wide-spanning history but also upending the problematic idea that civilisation began much later and that it was rooted in whiteness."Bookliststarred review

"The text and art are elegantly matched in both beauty and impact...the dynamic movement creates a sense of continuity that articulates the power of progress marching ever forward...The final scene, a rich, diverse array of faces in different skin tones peering at the reader, feels both expansive and intimate, reminding readers of the connections running through all humanity."The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Booksstarred review

Author Bio

Nikkolas Smith is a picture book author and Hollywood film illustrator. Many of Nikkolass sketches have gone viral and sparked important conversations and inspired meaningful change. They are included in his book Sunday Sketch: The Art of Nikkolas. Nikkolas lives in Los Angeles, California. Learn more here: NIKKOLAS.art