Her Right Foot

AUTHOR: Dave Eggers
ILLUSTRATOR: Shawn Harris

From the Publisher:

“A friendly reminder of how America can be at its best.” – Entertainment Weekly

If you had to name a statue, any statue, odds are good you’d mention the Statue of Liberty.

Have you seen her?

She’s in New York.
She’s holding a torch.
And she’s in mid-stride, moving forward.
But why?

In this fascinating and fun take on nonfiction for kids, Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris investigate a seemingly small trait of America’s most emblematic statue. What they find is about more than history, more than art. What they find in the Statue of Liberty’s right foot is the powerful message of acceptance that is essential of an entire country’s creation.

Leah’s Thoughts:

This one starts off light and quirky, with fun facts about the Statue of Liberty, but then shifts into something surprisingly powerful. The author points out that her right foot is mid-stride (and what that means) in a way that will really stick with you. The paper-cut-style art is bold and modern, making the entire book feel fresh. It’s thoughtful without being heavy, and it will spark some great conversations with your kids.