Akua Is Great
From the Series Leaders Are Readers
Each night, Akua’s mother shares a bedtime story and concludes with a delightful list of affirmations. Akua waits excitedly to name the affirmations one by one, and her mother joins in, connecting each affirmation with an inspiring role model who has made a difference in the world.
This empowering story celebrates a young girl’s journey of learning about her identity and heritage.
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| Interest Level | Preschool - Grade 2 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 1 |
| Category | Diverse Books: Race & Ethnicity, Diversity, SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2024 |
| Publisher | Planting People Growing Justice Press |
| Imprint | Planting People Growing Justice Press |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 28 |
| Publication Date | 2023-08-01 |
Author, Narrator: Dr. Artika R. Tyner
Dr. Artika Tyner is a passionate educator, award-winning author, civil rights attorney, sought-after speaker, and advocate for justice. She lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and is the founder of the Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute.
Illustrator: Bilal Karaca
Bilal Karaca graduated from the Traditional Turkish Arts Department, Fine Arts Faculty of Selçuk University. He has illustrated various children’s books and magazines.
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Leaders Are Readers
The Leaders Are Readers series is designed to inspire early readers to discover joy in reading. These books support hands-on learning, feature relatable characters, and foster leadership development. View available downloads →
