Your Legacy Begins
Your Legacy Begins: First Words to Empower
Board book – May 7, 2024
by Schele Williams (Author), Tonya Engel (Illustrator)
Your Legacy Begins: First Words to Empower is an uplifting board book adapted from author Schele Williams and illustrator Tonya Engel’s award-winning picture book Your Legacy: A Bold Reclaiming of Our Enslaved History that celebrates African American children’s heritage and the legacy of their ancestors.
Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and receive your ancestors.
They are a part of YOU.
Now reimagined for a younger audience, this board book speaks directly to African American children, introducing empowering vocabulary while inspiring little ones to walk tall and do great things.
With a joyous feel and vibrant art, Your Legacy Begins: First Words to Empower reminds little ones that their ancestors passed down the best of themselves—gifts like determination, courage, dignity, and love. That is your legacy!
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (May 7, 2024)
Language: English
Board Book: 24 pages
ISBN-10: 1419748769
ISBN-13: 978-1419748769
Reading Age: Baby - 3 years
Grade Level: Preschool and up
Item Weight: 8.8 ounces
Dimensions: 7 x 0.6 x 8.5 inches
