My Name Is a Story: An Empowering First Day of School Book for Kids
About this ebook
First days aren’t easy for a girl with a name like Ashanti. It feels like no one can pronounce it correctly! But with some encouragement from her mom, Ashanti spells her name and learns just how special it is.
A is for awesome, S is for sunsets, H is for hand games, A is for art…
Inspired by Ashanti’s own experience, this delightful picture book shares the joy that one child finds in her name.
A perfect pick for classrooms and all story times!
- Black Girl Joy: Follow along as a little girl named Ashanti turns anxiety about her name into a source of pride and happiness.
- Cultural Pride: Discover the history and power behind the name Ashanti, inspired by the courageous people of Ghana.
- Mother-Daughter Love: A warm and encouraging story centered on a mother helping her daughter see her own special light.
- Back-to-School Confidence: A perfect read to ease first-day jitters, addressing the fear of not fitting in and turning it into a lesson on self-love.
- The Power of a Name: An essential tool for parents and educators to talk about identity, diversity, and why every unique name deserves respect.
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About the author
Ashanti is a Grammy® Award-winning singer-songwriter, actor, author, and philanthropist who over three decades has built a groundbreaking career in music, film, television, and beyond. She reigns as one of Billboard’s Top Females charting in each of the last three decades from 2000’s, 2010’s, and 2020’s. Her record-breaking self-titled debut album “Ashanti” celebrates its 20-year anniversary on April 2, 2022, and she is in the Guinness Book of World Records for the fastest selling female debut artist for this album. Throughout her career, Ashanti has sold over 27 million records worldwide. My Name Is a Story is her first book for children.
Monica Mikai is an author and illustrator of books for children. She is passionate about creating beautiful stories and illustrations that inspire the reader to see life from a new perspective. She has a BA from Rider University and received her MFA in painting from the New York Studio School. She lives in Virginia Beach with her husband and two sons. Books Monica has illustrated include Build a House, My Name Is a Story, Thank a Farmer, and more.
