Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
From the New York Times bestselling authors of GLORY, Kahran and Regis Bethencourt of CreativeSoul Photography, comes CROWNED, a collection that completely reimagines how we see our favorite and most beloved childhood fairy and folk tales. Filled with the stunning photography that defines CreativeSoul Photography, this collection features classic fairy tales, African and African American folklore, and exciting new classics-brand new stories created by Kahran and Regis.
Included in the collection:
The Poisoned Apple
Asha the Little Cinder Girl
The Little Mermaid
Sleeping Beauty
Hansel and Gretel
Little Red Riding Hood
Anasi and the Three Trials
Aku The Sun Maker
How the Zebra Got His Stripes
The Legend of Princess Yennenga
John Henry, the Steel Driving Man
The Cloud Princess
And more
This collection is a must-have for children and parents everywhere and is a joyous celebration of Black beauty and imagination.
Synopsis
CROWNED by Kahran and Regis Bethencourt is a book designed to foster and encourage imagination, equipping young kings and queens with the creativity and ability to overcome any obstacles in their way.
Filled with stunning photography, these magical tales of the diaspora bring to life past, present, and future visions of Black culture to create a society where all kids are created equal and feel empowered to move in the world as their true authentic self.
Included in the collection:
The Poisoned Apple
Asha the Little Cinder Girl
The Little Mermaid
Sleeping Beauty
Hansel and Gretel
Little Red Riding Hood
Anasi and the Three Trials
Aku The Sun Maker
How the Zebra Got His Stripes
The Legend of Princess Yennenga
John Henry, the Steel Driving Man
The Cloud Princess
And more
This collection is a must-have for children and parents everywhere and is a joyous celebration of Black beauty and imagination.
Synopsis
From the New York Times bestselling duo who brought you GLORY: Magical Visions of Black Beauty, comes CROWNED: Magical Folk and Fairy Tales from the Diaspora. Filled with visual magic and storytelling wonder, these stories reimagine our favorite and most beloved childhood fairy tales and folktales to encourage creativity, empower imagination, and foster self-esteem.
With a Foreword by Pulitzer Prize winner Salamishah Tillet
Revisit beloved classics, but with a twist, such as The Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty, Hansel and Gretel, Red Riding Hood, The Poisoned Apple, and find new favorites with stories created especially for the collection: Anansi and the Three Trials, Aku the Sun Maker, How the Zebra Got Its Stripes, The Legend of Princess Yennenga, and John Henry, the Steel-Drivin' Man.
A gift that will keep giving, CROWNED is a joyous celebration of Black beauty, determination, and imagination and a must-have for children and parents everywhere.
"Once again CreativeSoul Photography captures the beauty, innocence, and magic of black children. This is the book I've been waiting to give my grandchildren. It is a wonder of storytelling and imagery." -- Michael Eric Dyson