Rediscovering African History
We share stories on pre-colonial African legends and provide engaging activities for kids to explore specific African cultures.
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Build Your Child's Complete African History Collection
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All 4 Award-Winning Books, One Set
Imhotep, Idia, Njinga, and Sunjata - the complete series that brings African history to life for ages 4–12. Save $9.96 versus buying individually.
The Ultimate Learning Bundle
Everything in one package - 4 hardcover books, 2 activity books, 4 lesson plans, 4 audiobooks, 4 ebooks, and a digital African History curriculum. A $179 value for $100.
Award-Winning Stories That Inspire
Recognized by leading literacy and education organizations for bringing African history to life.
Idia of the Benin Kingdom
Winner of the Children's Africana Book Award, celebrated by the Africana Librarians Council for authentic, enriching storytelling that connects kids to Africa's rich history.
Idia of the Benin Kingdom
Winner of the Kidsshelf Cover Design Award, recognized in 2020 for its striking, culturally rich cover art that draws young readers in from the very first look.
Idia of the Benin Kingdom
Selected as a 2020 finalist for the Wishing Shelf Book Award, a UK-based award judged by real children and teachers in schools.
Idia of the Benin Kingdom
Earned a perfect 5-star review from Readers' Favorite, one of the largest book review and award contest sites for readers and authors.
Imhotep of Ancient Kemet
Honored with the NSTA Best STEM Book award by the National Science Teachers Association for making STEM history come alive for young readers.
Praised by librarians and book reviewers
Trusted by the experts schools and libraries rely on.
This unique story lyrically fills an obvious hole in picture books, animating a powerful figure and showing children that they can achieve their dreams, literal or metaphorical, through perseverance.
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An excellent, informative tale of an African queen for readers of all ages.
Kirkus Reviews on Idia of the Benin Kingdom -
An engaging, vividly illustrated tale that will seem new to many youngsters.
Kirkus Reviews on Sunjata of the Mande Empire -
It's rare to find stories set in ancient Africa, particularly those that are written by #ownvoices authors. (Aire grew up in Benin City.) Both the imaginative, fast-paced text and detailed illustrations will engage children with this 500 year old history.
Rebekah Gienapp on Idia of the Benin Kingdom
And from the teachers and families reading them
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I had my first African history lesson with the story of Njinga. My students were mesmerized, and we had so much to discuss that we had to break the lesson into two parts.
Shonna, Teacher -
I teach Grade 4 and found this perfect for integrating history and STEM. My students were fascinated by Imhotep's ideas and wanted to learn more.
Brian L., Grade 4 Teacher -
My wife and I were both Chicago's school teachers for more than three decades… the misinformation will continue if we do not offset their versions with great and truthful reading, like yours.
Eugene B., Retired Teacher -
These are beautifully illustrated books and the narrative is engaging. My students are going to love them.
Maria, Teacher -
Very well thought out and inspirational… I have bought 2 books for my nieces and nephews.
Paul L., Uncle -
Beautiful set of books with amazing illustrations and great stories. I ordered all of them. My granddaughter loves them.
Elesha T., Grandmother
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