5 Books Published by Our Legaci Press on AALBC — Book Cover Collage

Five Black-Eyed Peas is the story of an African American family with a special gift that has been passed down through generations. The story follows Annie, Leroy, and Mae as they learn about their Sanders family recipe from grandpa. Five Black-Eyed Peas boosts self-esteem, celebrates cultural diversity, and sparks creativity. This book is recommended for young children from infancy to elementary school.

Sankofa Mantras features a series of 100 empowering affirmations, for people of African descent, based on ancient West African symbols. Adinkra symbols, from the Akan people of Ghana, are widely known for their special wisdom and knowledge. Each affirmation applies the symbols' powerful guidance towards embracing peace, self-love, knowledge, and faith.

Because I'm Big is a diverse children's book that encourages young children to celebrate their learning milestones. Jaycen, Jayla, and Jayden are young children learning new things every day. This is a great book for children between the ages of 1-5 years old.

The African Safari Counting Book uses colorful illustrations to teach children about African wildlife while learning the numbers 1-20. This book is a vibrant introduction to math, science, geography, and biology. The African Safari Counting Book is recommended for children between the ages of 1-6 years old.

Rise and Shine, Dear Heart is an inspirational poem in the form of a children's book. It provides encouragement to young girls while showcasing a variety of skin tones, shapes, and sizes. Rise and Shine, Dear Heart also highlights the need for self-love, self-care, education, happiness, and most of all fun! This book is great for children between the ages of 1-7 years old.