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A vibrantly illustrated and culturally rich story that celebrates cultural diversity, multigenerational bonds, and family traditions. A beautiful introduction to a piece of African culture. The perfect read for home and school! When Mr. Washington asks the class to bring in something for show and tell that represents who they are and where they come from, Ama rushes home to get ideas from Nana. Nana reaches into the vast collection of her stories and retells Ama the story of Kente, a handwoven fabric once reserved only for the royalty of the Asante Kingdom in Ghana. Join Ama as she learns and shares her rich culture and family heritage with her class.

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Erica Asante is a children's author, speaker, global health leader, and the founder of Golden Cocoa Books. She embarked on her journey as an author and established Golden Cocoa Books to enrich children's literature with stories that celebrate and educate children about diverse cultures from around the world with a focus on Africa and the African diaspora. This mission is fueled by her travel to more than 20 countries on five continents, her Ghanaian heritage, and motherhood. Erica earned her master's degree from George Washington University and a bachelor's degree from the University of Maryland, College Park.She loves to travel the globe, watch movies from her couch, and conduct science experiments with her children.Erica currently lives with her husband and three children in Dallas, Texas.To learn more about Erica and her work, you can visit her website at www.ericaasante.com. Chengetai Lerato Masalethulini is a South Africa self-taught artist born and raised in Harare, Zimbabwe. She is passionate about portraiture and illustration. Chengetai first fell in love with the arts at the age of 5, often commissioned to draw celebrities and famous cartoon characters for her peers to color-in in exchange for snacks during primary school years. In 2011, her journey began as a professional artist after discovering oil paints and canvas. She loves to bring smiles to people's faces through her work and interpretation of various projects. Visit Chengetai on Instagram @chele_art to learn more about her work.

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