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Crowned: Magical Folk and Fairy Tales from the Diaspora

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Crowned: Magical Folk and Fairy Tales from the Diaspora

Kahran Bethencourt, Regis Bethencourt

Photography, Picture Book

Children's (Up to 10)

Release Date: May 2023

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.

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