We Carry the Sun

Newbery Medalist Tae Kellers debut picture book is a resplendent account of humankinds relationship with our most precious resource: the sun.From the first human settlements to todays modern metropolises, we have always relied on the sun for light, energy, and sustenance. We Carry the Sun traces the history of solar power from ancient south-facing villages to the Industrial Age and modern innovators; and from solar-powered steam engines to silicon solar panels.Lyrical and informed, Newbery Medal winner Tae Kellers debut picture book is also a timely call to action that asks young readers to imagine a brighter, cleaner future. Illuminated by Rachel Wadas radiant, eye-catching illustrations, We Carry the Sun is a tribute to pioneering thinkers, a celebration of humankinds relationships with the natural world, and a shimmering ode to the resource that sustains us.