Awards

• Winner of ABC Shark Tank 2022 (United States)

Overview

Black Sands is the most popular independent book series in the black community and it is clear why. The story is about a young boy named Ausar whose life goal is to rule Kemet. This leads him on a quest across the war-torn lands of the ancient world. Volume five of Black Sands takes up deep in the trenches of Minoa where Ausar leads a desperate attempt to stop a Sumerian incursion under the mountain. Legend has it that an ancient of unspeakable power is buried underneath and the Minoans will do anything to keep it that way. It is in this battle where Ausar faces off against his most powerful enemy to date, the warrior Kingu. Little do the heroes know but while the battle rages for control of the mountain, the Spartans are in full advantage in the land battle in Akrotiri. Just as things are starting to look like it will all work out, an ancient power awakens and the difference in power between Ausar and this new foe is like a canyon. There is little hope for the people of Minoa and now Ausar struggles to keep his family alive. This is Black Sands! Kirkus Reviews says it is ""A sure bet for young readers who may be cultivating interests in ancient history, ""and ""a fast-paced, engaging installment of a successful mythological-historical comic series."" School Library Journal Reviews says that readers will appreciate the blend of ancient history and comic book storytelling. It has been compared to other Middle Grade series titles such as Avatar, Naruto manga, and many more. Black Sands is a series most black youth are hungry for. It is no wonder it has been featured in Publishers Weekly, ABC Shark Tank, CBR, Atlanta Blackstar, endorsed by the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, and more.

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"Kirkus Reviews ""A fast-paced, engaging installment of a successful mythological-historian comic series. This powerful and exciting comic is the fourth installment of Godoy's Black Sands series....Fans of the Percy Jackson graphic novels and other tales based in mythology will enjoy this volume's blend of ancient history."" Indie Reader Starred Review ""An imaginative and original comic book anthology written by Manuel Godoy and illustrated by David Lenormand. Black Sands, The Seven Kingdoms (Volume 4) deftly combines ancient mythology with rich, fantastical world-building that results in an epic, energetic adventure."" Educator Victoria G.  ""As a NYC public school teacher, Black Sands books are essential to the classroom because it finally gives us minorities a chance to be POWERFULLY represented in literature.""& Dr. Kevin M. Washburn, Director of Library Programs for DC Public Schools ""Students will connect with the Black Sands graphic novels which are uplifting and a culturally relevant historical adventure series."" Kadiatou A. Tubman, Manager of Education Programs Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, The New York Public Library  ""Black Sands offers readers of all ages stunning imagery and epic storytelling."" Sugar Hill Children’s Museum, NYC ""Black Sands books are the best sellers at our shop."" Customer Ashley Holmes ""The graphics and storyline are amazing..."" Customer Charles Cutler  ""Absolutely awesome, highly recommend getting this series."" Customer L.B. ""Worth adding to your library. My son enjoyed it. The first thing he said was, 'they look like me.' The illustrations are equally as amazing and captivating as the storyline."" Customer Shun ""My boys absolutely loved it!!! They're binge readers. Please make more!"""

School Library Journal ""History meets myth in this exciting comic for middle schoolers...The plot moves quickly, delivering constant thrills at every turn. Lenormand’s illustrations enhance the story’s energy, and characters exhibit realistically varying skin tones. The richly illustrated collection focuses on early African and Middle Eastern history, with adventure sequences interspersed and informative sections explaining the mythology behind the characters and stories included. Readers will appreciate the blend of ancient history and comic book storytelling. VERDICT: A fast paced, engaging continuation of a successful mythological-historical comic series, sure to captivate young readers who have an interest in ancient history."" Kirkus Reviews ""A fast-paced, engaging installment of a successful mythological-historian comic series. This powerful and exciting comic is the fourth installment of Godoy's Black Sands series....Fans of the Percy Jackson graphic novels and other tales based in mythology will enjoy this volume's blend of ancient history....The plot moves quickly and never fails to deliver thrills."" Indie Reader Starred Review ""An imaginative and original comic book anthology....Black Sands, The Seven Kingdoms (Volume 4) deftly combines ancient mythology with rich, fantastical world-building that results in an epic, energetic adventure."" Educator Victoria G.  ""As a NYC public school teacher, Black Sands books are essential to the classroom because it finally gives us minorities a chance to be POWERFULLY represented in literature.""& Dr. Kevin M. Washburn, Director of Library Programs for DC Public Schools ""Students will connect with the Black Sands graphic novels which are uplifting and a culturally relevant historical adventure series."" Kadiatou A. Tubman, Manager of Education Programs Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, The New York Public Library  ""Black Sands offers readers of all ages stunning imagery and epic storytelling."" Sugar Hill Children’s Museum, NYC ""Black Sands books are the best sellers at our shop."" Customer Ashley Holmes ""The graphics and storyline are amazing..."" Customer Charles Cutler  ""Absolutely awesome, highly recommend getting this series."" Customer L.B. ""Worth adding to your library. My son enjoyed it. The first thing he said was, 'they look like me.' The illustrations are equally as amazing and captivating as the storyline."" Customer Shun ""My boys absolutely loved it!!! They're binge readers. Please make more!""

"Kirkus Reviews ""A fast-paced, engaging installment of a successful mythological-historian comic series. This powerful and exciting comic is the fourth installment of Godoy's Black Sands series....Fans of the Percy Jackson graphic novels and other tales based in mythology will enjoy this volume's blend of ancient history."" Kirkus Review Magazine ""The plot moves quickly and never fails to deliver thrills."" Indie Reader Starred Review ""An imaginative and original comic book anthology written by Manuel Godoy and illustrated by David Lenormand. Black Sands, The Seven Kingdoms (Volume 4) deftly combines ancient mythology with rich, fantastical world-building that results in an epic, energetic adventure."" Educator Victoria G.  ""As a NYC public school teacher, Black Sands books are essential to the classroom because it finally gives us minorities a chance to be POWERFULLY represented in literature.""& Dr. Kevin M. Washburn, Director of Library Programs for DC Public Schools ""Students will connect with the Black Sands graphic novels which are uplifting and a culturally relevant historical adventure series."" Kadiatou A. Tubman, Manager of Education Programs Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, The New York Public Library  ""Black Sands offers readers of all ages stunning imagery and epic storytelling."" Sugar Hill Children’s Museum, NYC ""Black Sands books are the best sellers at our shop."" Customer Ashley Holmes ""The graphics and storyline are amazing..."" Customer Charles Cutler  ""Absolutely awesome, highly recommend getting this series."" Customer L.B. ""Worth adding to your library. My son enjoyed it. The first thing he said was, 'they look like me.' The illustrations are equally as amazing and captivating as the storyline."" Customer Shun ""My boys absolutely loved it!!! They're binge readers. Please make more!"""

"SLJ Review ""This installment of the long-running ""Black Sands"" series, is best enjoyed after reading the previous issues for full context. The plot moves quickly, delivering constant thrills at every turn. Lenormand's illustrations enhance the story's energy, and and characters exhibit realistically varying skin tones. A fast paced, engaging continuation of a successful mythological-historical comic series, sure to captivate young readers who have an interest in ancient history."" Kirkus Reviews ""A fast-paced, engaging installment of a successful mythological-historian comic series. This powerful and exciting comic is the fourth installment of Godoy's Black Sands series....Fans of the Percy Jackson graphic novels and other tales based in mythology will enjoy this volume's blend of ancient history....The plot moves quickly and never fails to deliver thrills."" Indie Reader Starred Review ""An imaginative and original comic book anthology....Black Sands, The Seven Kingdoms (Volume 4) deftly combines ancient mythology with rich, fantastical world-building that results in an epic, energetic adventure."" Educator Victoria G.  ""As a NYC public school teacher, Black Sands books are essential to the classroom because it finally gives us minorities a chance to be POWERFULLY represented in literature.""& Dr. Kevin M. Washburn, Director of Library Programs for DC Public Schools ""Students will connect with the Black Sands graphic novels which are uplifting and a culturally relevant historical adventure series."" Kadiatou A. Tubman, Manager of Education Programs Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, The New York Public Library  ""Black Sands offers readers of all ages stunning imagery and epic storytelling."" Sugar Hill Children’s Museum, NYC ""Black Sands books are the best sellers at our shop."" Customer Ashley Holmes ""The graphics and storyline are amazing..."" Customer Charles Cutler  ""Absolutely awesome, highly recommend getting this series."" Customer L.B. ""Worth adding to your library. My son enjoyed it. The first thing he said was, 'they look like me.' The illustrations are equally as amazing and captivating as the storyline."" Customer Shun ""My boys absolutely loved it!!! They're binge readers. Please make more!"""

Author Information

Manuel Godoy is the CEO of Black Sands Entertainment and author of Black Sands, The Seven Kingdoms, Cosmic Girls, and many more. He is an army veteran, husband, and father of two. His expertise in black culture has captivated the minds of youth across the nation. His electrifying performance on Shark Tank not only showcased the brand's potential but sent it soaring into uncharted territories of success. Manuel's drive stems from a profound desire: to convey authentic tales untouched by external agendas, stories that resonate with real experiences and true histories.

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