Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba is the true story of a girl who had a difficult birth but went on to become the Queen of two ancient African kingdoms. Revered for her wisdom, courage, and strength, Njinga became a dominant political figure in Angola in the 1600s. This richly illustrated children's book tells her story and the challenges she faced from the day she was born. Njinga must overcome the jealousy of her brother, the loss of her father, and the encroachment of the Portuguese at the dawn of a time of great trial for the African continent. This is the story of hope and courage that shows every young girl is capable of greatness.
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Ekiuwa Aire explore l'histoire africaine, la revitalisant pour les jeunes lecteurs à travers ses récits captivants. La prise de conscience du manque de ressources pour les enfants après son déménagement au Canada a déclenché son parcours littéraire. Son travail est motivé par un désir profond de cultiver une profonde appréciation de l'histoire et de la fierté africaines chez les jeunes esprits. À travers ses histoires, elle vise à transmettre la sagesse et la confiance qui découlent de la compréhension de son propre patrimoine.






Idia of the Benin Kingdom: An Empowering Book for Girls 4 - 8
- 40pages
- 2 heures de lecture
Focusing on empowerment and self-discovery, the story follows Idia, the daughter of a village warrior, as she transforms into the revered Queen of the Benin Kingdom. Through her dreams and determination, she navigates challenges to become a celebrated figure in African history. This inspiring tale encourages young girls to envision their futures and embrace their potential, highlighting themes of ambition and resilience.
Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba: Coloring and Activity Book is the accompanying Coloring and Activity Book to the Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba picture book. Created with input from educators and subject matter experts, this unique colouring book is the perfect way to introduce children ages 4 to 13 to the incredible culture of Africa. Filled with over 48 pages of educational content covering ancient African history, young readers are encouraged to learn more about African rulers, art, and facts. On every page, you'll find new exercises, challenges, and creative tasks that will spark imaginations while providing a way to learn about Africa's rich history and culture. This workbook is perfect for teachers and parents who want to provide Afro-centric educational and engaging activities to kids.
This book is a true story about a young girl from the Benin Kingdom named Idia. One morning, after dreaming about a woman-warrior in battle, Idia attends the Igue Festival, where she dances with other villagers who find her movements inspiring and unique. Though Idia loves to dance, she is curious about what her dream may mean. Idia chooses to pursue her feelings and does whatever it takes to become what her vision had shown her. Idia of the Benin Kingdom takes readers on a beautifully illustrated journey to the 1500s in ancient Africa. Readers are captivated as they watch Idia transform herself from the young and curious daughter of a village warrior to becoming the Queen of the Kingdom of Benin.
Idia of the Benin Kingdom: Coloring and Activity Book is the accompanying coloring and activity book to the Idia of the Benin Kingdom picture book. The colouring and activity book for kids covers ancient African history by introducing children to uniquely creative worksheets. Inspire Imagination by bringing Queen Idia's story to life like never before as kids picture what her life may have been like. Get Truly Creative by exploring shape, colour and developing the fine motor skills that are important to help allow children to express themselves in a way that stimulates their imagination and creativity. Explore an ancient city with a rich history and culture. Embrace History in a truly creative way by making it fun.
Over 4,000 years ago, in ancient Egypt, a young boy named Imhotep was born. From a young age, he excelled and quickly became known as a genius. Imhotep had the ability to see through difficult problems and was often trying new techniques and experiments. He had many talents, and as an architect, Imhotep designed the step pyramid at Sakkara -- one of the most incredible structures in ancient history. The step pyramid still stands strong today. In the pages of this book, you'll discover the Egypt known to Imhotep, as he grows from a curious young man into one of the most successful, intelligent, and well-known men in ancient Egypt.
It had been foretold that Sunjata would become king. However, many doubted he had the skills to fulfill the prophecy. This story is an adaptation of an epic poem that has been told by jali poets since the 13th century. It tells of a young boy overcoming self-doubt and becoming the founder of the Mande Empire, one of the richest empires in African and Malian history. Sunjata's story is one of perseverance, resilience, and a commitment to the rights of people.