CROWNED Magical Folk and Fairy Tales from the Diaspora

CROWNED is a vibrant collection of magical folk and fairy tales, reimagined and presented through the unique lens of Kahran and Regis Bethencourt of CreativeSoul Photography. This book takes classic stories like "The Little Mermaid" and "Sleeping Beauty," alongside tales from African folklore such as "Anansi and the Three Trials" and "The Legend of Princess Yennenga," and infuses them with rich Black cultural context and stunning imagery. Designed for middle-grade readers aged 10-14, it offers empowering narratives that celebrate Black beauty, imagination, and heritage, making it an excellent resource for fostering cultural identity and sparking conversations about representation in literature.

From the New York Times bestsellers and Coretta Scott King John Steptoe winners, Kahran and Regis Bethencourt of CreativeSoul Photography, comes CROWNED, a collection that completely reimagines how we see our favorite and most beloved childhood fairy and folk tales. Included in the collection: The Poisoned Apple Asha the Little Cinder Girl The Little Mermaid Sleeping Beauty Hansel and Gretel Little Red Riding Hood Anasi and the Three Trials Aku The Sun Maker How the Zebra Got His Stripes The Legend of Princess Yennenga John Henry, the Steel Driving Man The Cloud Princess And more! This collection is a must-have for children and parents everywhere and is a joyous celebration of Black beauty and imagination.