CROWNED

Magical Folk and Fairy Tales from the Diaspora

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ISBN10: 1250281385
ISBN13: 9781250281388

Hardcover

272 Pages

$35.00

CA$47.00

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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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Once upon a time when magical creatures lived in the depths of the sea, there was a little mermaid named Aliyah who loved to watch the human children on the beach. She’d hide in the waves and wish she could be with them, running and playing together....

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About the author

Kahran and Regis Bethencourt with a foreword by Salamishah Tillet

World renowned child photographers, Regis and Kahran Bethencourt are a husband and wife duo and the imaginative forces behind CreativeSoul Photography. The pair gained global recognition with their AfroArt series which showcases the beauty and versatility of afro hair to empower kids of color around the world. The couple recently authored their New York Times best selling coffee table book, “Glory” which brings to life past, present, and future visions of black culture. With more than thirteen years of working with hundreds of children, families and brands, they specialize in child and lifestyle photography while incorporating authentic visual storytelling. Their holistic approach to capturing one-of-a-kind moments has allowed their work to be featured on the Steve Harvey Show, The Real, BBC News, CNN, Teen Vogue, BET and more. They were recently named as Canon Explorers of Light.

Kahran Bethencourt