As a tree grows, so too does a strong and loving Black family over generations in this gorgeous and lyrical picture book spanning centuries of persistence and hope.
Roots take hold and settle in,
creeping far and free.
They stake their claim in barren ground-
a dream of what will be.
Here, they hope together.
A newly freed Black couple plant a pecan tree. The tree grows alongside each new generation of their family, weathering various seasons of change from the Jim Crow era to the Civil Rights period and into present day. Through difficult winters and the promise of spring, the tree continues to rise, mirroring the strength, resilience, and celebration of the family throughout time.
| ISBN: | 9781665957816 |
| Publication date: | 26th February 2026 |
| Author: | Teresa Rodrigues |
| Illustrator: | Jamiel Law |
| Publisher: | Atheneum Books for Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 40 pages |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage general interest: Countries, cultures and national identity Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism Children’s picture books |
As a tree grows, so too does a strong and loving Black family over generations in this gorgeous and lyrical picture book spanning centuries of persistence and hope.Roots take hold and settle in, creeping far and free. They stake their claim in barren ground- a dream of what will be.
Where They Gather features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage general interest: Countries, cultures and national identity, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism, Children’s picture books
Hardback. £11.69, down from the £12.99 cover price. In Stock.
Where They Gather was written by Teresa Rodrigues and published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Where They Gather has 40 pages
£11.69, reduced from £12.99. In Stock.