Praise for The History of We by Nikkolas Smith:
Combining vibrant, painterly illustrations and short, lyrical, explanatory paragraphs, Smith outlines major contributions of these various groups from prehistoric Africa. The Horn Book, starred review
Light but layered verse resists oversimplifyingIts impossible to overstate the emotional effect of Smiths artworksimultaneously majestic and intimateA triumph. Kirkus Review, starred review
Each chapter of our history is set upon gorgeous painted landscapes or scenes of human ingenuity in action Joy, struggle, and innovation are displayed throughout the ages, not only laying out a wide-spanning history but also upending the problematic idea that civilization began much later and that it was rooted in whiteness. Booklist, starred review
[ A] celebration of early human ingenuity.The text and art are elegantly matched in both beauty and impact[ E]xpansive and intimate, reminding readers of the connections running through all humanity. The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review
Using phrases that incorporate a communal we, and thickly stroked acrylic paintings that feel full of movement, Smith (The Artivist) establishes a progression of humankinds creativity. . .Its a visually rich collective history of humankind. Publishers Weekly
