This is the second book in the Ashanti Princess and Prince book series.

The purpose of this book series is to:

1.Emphasize the importance of diverse representation in children’s books;

2.Introduce young girls and boys of diverse backgrounds to stories which allow them to relate to the main characters;

3.Encourage children to learn about their family history and cultural heritage;

4.Empower children to develop self-confidence and a sense of pride in their diverse family backgrounds; and

5.Inspire all readers to develop an interest in learning more about African history and culture. Age range: 5-9 years old

Afia the Brave Swimmer: Seaside Adventures in Ghana
Written by Crystal Boateng
Illustrated by Gabriela Yancheva

Source: Publisher (Ashanti Royalty Publishing)

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This is the debut story in the Ashanti Princess and Prince book series. The purpose of this book series is to:

1. Emphasize the importance of Black representation in children’s books;

2. Introduce young girls and boys of African descent to stories which allow them to relate to the main characters;

3. Empower children to develop confidence and a sense of pride in their African heritage;

4. Encourage children to learn about their family history and cultural heritage; and

5. Inspire readers to develop an interest in learning about African history and culture.

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About the Author:

Crystal Boateng was born and raised in Kumasi, Ghana. She moved to Massachusetts at a young age with her family. She is a proud alumna of Mount Holyoke College and holds a law degree and MBA from the University of Connecticut. Crystal has two children, Whitney and Leo, who are her inspiration behind “Afia the Ashanti Princess: A Visit to the Motherland”. She wrote this book to introduce young readers of African descent to a non-traditional princess story so that they can relate to the main character. Her hope is to inspire young readers of her Ashanti Princess books series to develop an interest in further learning about African culture and history.

Afia the Ashanti Princess: A Visit to the Motherland (The Ashanti Princess and Prince Adventures in Ghana)
Written by Crystal Boateng
Illustrated by Gabriela Yancheva

Source: Publisher (Ashanti Royalty Publishing)

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