{"product_id":"where-they-gather-9781665957816","title":"Where They Gather","description":"\u003cb\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoots take hold and settle in, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ecreeping far and free.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eThey stake their claim in barren ground--\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003ea dream of what will be.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eHere, they hope together. \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Teresa Rodrigues\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Atheneum Books for Young Readers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/24\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.20h x 8.20w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781665957816\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHorn Book Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2026 pg. 63\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTeresa Rodrigues\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eis a histologist-turned-kid lit writer. She grew up on Merritt Island, Florida, where she spent much of her time reading and pouring her emotions into poems. Now, she spends her days in sunny south Florida, pouring her emotions into books. When she isn't writing, you can find her sending numerous social media reels to her daughters (much to their dismay) and enjoying life as an empty nester with her husband. She's an active member of SCBWI and works to promote children's literacy through BAM! Festival, a nonprofit in South Florida. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJamiel Law is an illustrator, painter, and creative thinker. He was born and raised in Sarasota, Florida, where he was exposed to the arts. He strives to create honest work that resonates with others and establishes a genuine connection. When not at his desk, Jamiel can be seen lounging around with his family or hooping at a local park. You can visit Jamiel at JamielLaw.com.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Teresa Rodrigues \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47699079069853,"sku":"9781665957816","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_721a84d1-7301-4970-ae51-3f8a5f048bc6.jpg?v=1772697810","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/where-they-gather-9781665957816","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}