Looking for an engaging book to teach children about building self-confidence, developing a sense of pride in their family history, and looking beyond tiaras and princess dresses? This is it! Afia is a young girl who dreams of being a princess but doesn't know of any princesses who look like her. She travels to Ghana to visit her grandmother and learns about her ancestor who was a brave warrior queen. This is the debut story in the Ashanti Princess and Prince book series.
The purpose of this book series is to: Emphasize the importance of diverse representation in children's books. Introduce young girls and boys of diverse backgrounds to stories which allow them to relate to the main characters. Encourage children to learn about their family history and cultural heritage. Empower children to develop self-confidence and a sense of pride in their diverse family backgrounds. Inspire all readers to develop an interest in learning more about African history and culture.
