America's Dreaming

When her first day at a new school turns out to be a nightmare, America learns about real-life historical figures who also had trouble feeling accepted, in this story encouraging us all to be as kind as we are brave, because everyone always deserves to feel welcome. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
During a seemingly disastrous first day at school, America finds comfort in the teacher's Welcome Wagon and draws inspiration from historical figures who persevered despite facing rejection.
From New York Times bestselling author Bob McKinnon comes a story about seeking inspiration from our past to become our best selves in the future.Have you ever felt alone? Have you ever desperately wanted to fit in? America understands how you feel.America dreams of adventures, making new friends, and being strong. But America’s first day at a new school turns out to be a nightmare.Fortunately, America’s new teacher introduces the Welcome Wagon—a cart filled with books about real-life historical figures who also had trouble feeling accepted. When America falls asleep that night, Amelia Earhart, Sojourner Truth, Martin Luther King Jr., and Emma Lazarus jump off the pages to share their stories—inspiring America to return to school the next day and make their dreams come true.While we never see America, Bob McKinnon’s lyrical writing and Thai My Phuong’s unique, sweeping art helps readers see the world through America’s eyes and encourages us all to be as kind as we are brave, because everyone always deserves to feel welcome.