New Releases by Ama Karikari-Yawson

It is time for "the talk." As much as African American parents wish that they can shelter their kids from the harsh realities of prejudice, stereotyping, racism, and police brutality, it is not feasible. The horrifying deaths of children such as Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice, and Aiyana Stanley-Jones prove that children, no matter how young, can become victims of the horrid cancer of American racism, police brutality, and militarized police forces. There is no "talk" that can completely prevent such horrific incidents. However, parents must still attempt to awaken their children to life''s challenges, prepare them for potential police encounters, and assure them that despite the obstacles of African American life, there is an abundance of hope for a brighter future and we must work to shape that better future. This fictional story depicts a family''s candid discussion of these pertinent issues in a way that is raw and powerful, yet still loving and uplifting.

In this sequel to the best-selling fable Sunne''s Gift, Earthe is a magical being or "magbee." Nyame, the Creator of the planet Wiase, imbues Earthe with the power of the earth or soil. Earthe''s siblings, Sunne, Watre, and Winde, are also magbees and they have unique powers of their own. Nyame instructs all four magbees to make sure that taking care of the planet Wiase is their first priority. All of them want to comply, but will distractions get in the way? Join Earthe and the other magbees, as they learn that their gifts and talents must be nurtured with work. Earthe''s Gift''s lessons surrounding diligence, strong work ethic, self-care, preventing screen addiction, and environmental stewardship, coupled with its sci-fi imagery, make it a hit with people of all ages.

Are you interested in teaching the children that you care about tools for making the world a better place? This is the book for you! In this seven-part series, communities much like ours experience challenges with respect to education, food safety, health, housing, media imagery, violence, and the environment. At first, young people feel overwhelmed and helpless. But, after some words of encouragement from Kwanzaa Nana, they are inspired to take action. They use the values of unity, self-determination, cooperative economics, collective work and responsibility, purpose, creativity, and faith in order to make their communities better, healthier, and happier. Each story in the seven-part series has creative activities and projects for readers!

This 70+ page activity book contains the best-selling fable about the beauty and power of difference, Sunne''s Gift, in both Spanish and English. Additionally, it contains coloring pages based on the original drawings, reading comprehension questions, science questions, and much more! In the story, Sunne is a magical being or "magbee." The mythical creator, Nyame, imbues Sunne with the power of the sun. Sunne''s straight-haired siblings, Earth, Watre, and Winde have unique powers of their own. When Sunne is teased and bullied by siblings because of Sunne''s natural, kinky, curly, "nappy" and spirally afro-textured hair, Sunne desperately tries to change. Join Sunne as Sunne learns that there is beauty and power in difference. Sunne''s Gift''s message of self-love and bullying prevention, coupled with its sci-fi imagery, make it hit with people of all ages.