CLICK ON THE BOOK COVERS BELOW TO PURCHASE BOOKS
You Are Loved: A Celebration of Belonging
You Are Loved: A Celebration of Belonging tells the story of a young boy named Leo who carries a quiet question in his heart: Do I belong? Rather than following a single adventure, small, meaningful moments are woven together. Moments that shape a child's sense of self.
Leo’s question echoes through ordinary places; home, school, and the wider community, revealing how belonging is built through everyday love, attention, and care. Each interaction shows that belonging isn’t loud or dramatic; it lives in shared meals, gentle encouragement, playful laughter, and the way adults take time to truly see a child.
As Leo moves through spaces filled with family members, friends, teachers, neighbors, and community helpers, he discovers that he is welcomed not for what he does, but for who he is. His curiosity, kindness, and presence matter. Whether he is learning, playing, helping, or simply asking questions, the people around him respond with warmth and affirmation, reinforcing that he has a place among them.
The story also expands the idea of belonging beyond people and places. It introduces faith as a source of comfort and identity, reminding Leo that he was created with intention and love, and that his life has meaning even before he understands it himself.
By the end, Leo’s question no longer feels uncertain. The answer has been quietly repeated in a hundred small ways… Through hugs, smiles, shared routines, and open arms. You Are Loved shows children that belonging is not something they must earn or prove. It is something that surrounds them, holds them, and stays with them wherever they go.
Gentle, reassuring, and emotionally grounding, this book helps children feel secure, seen, and confident in the truth that they matter. That they always belong.
101 Poems (A Legacy of Courage): Whispers From Our Ancestors
In these pages, I offer whispers - some soft, some trembling, some burning - drawn from the deep well of our shared history. 101 Poems: A Legacy of Courage is my tribute to the ancestors who endured the unendurable, who sang through sorrow, who stitched resilience into every breath so that we might rise.
These poems are not merely stories, they are echoes. Echoes of shackled footsteps, of lullabies heavy with longing, of hands that held on when everything was built to break us. They honor the weight of memory, the fire of resistance, and the unwavering strength that has carried Black people through centuries of pain and triumph. Here, grief becomes a teacher. Hope becomes a lantern. And the voices of those who came before us guide every line, urging us to remember, to reflect, and to reclaim what was stolen.
As you move through the collection, you’ll feel the pulse of ancestral courage, poems that confront injustice with unflinching honesty, verses that cradle the tenderness of love and community, and reflections that invite healing where wounds still run deep. This is a journey through shadow and light, sorrow and celebration, silence and uprising.
But this book is more than remembrance. It’s a call forward. A reminder that the fight for justice is not a relic but reality - alive in our breath, our choices, our collective voice. Each poem carries both a burden and a blessing: the burden of truth and the blessing of hope.
May these whispers stir something within you - courage, clarity, compassion. May they remind you that we are the descendants of survivors, dreamers, warriors. And may they inspire you to continue the legacy: to stand, to speak, to heal, and to rise.
This is our story. Our courage. Our new dawn.
Kofi The Wind Whisperer: A Hero’s Fight to Freedom
In a land shackled by cruelty, one boy listens to the wind—and dares to rise.
Born into the golden light of a homeland steeped in joy and spirit, Kofi’s laughter once rang out like songbirds at dawn. But his world is ripped apart when he is stolen from his family and forced into the brutal grip of slavery. Amidst the cracking whips and endless cotton fields, a whisper calls to him—soft, ancient, powerful. The wind speaks. And Kofi listens.
The Wind Whisperer is not just a tale of a boy enslaved—it’s the mythic journey of a child who discovers a hidden power within, a connection to the very elements that once danced through the leaves of his village. With every stolen breath, Kofi grows stronger, bolder. Until one day, he flies.
Fueled by freedom and forged in sorrow, Kofi becomes a living tempest, a liberator cloaked in wind and will. From plantations to village skies, his legend spreads like wildfire, breathing hope into the hearts of the oppressed. But when the winds guide him home, a new ache stirs—a sister lost, a family broken. And the fight isn’t over.
Dion Darnell Banks weaves a soul-stirring fable rooted in historical truth and magical realism—an ode to resilience, love, and the unstoppable power of belief.
Every page sings with poetic fire and purpose, reminding us that even in the darkest soil, heroes rise.
Kofi: The Wind Whisperer is a wind-swept promise to dreamers everywhere: You were born to fly.
Adwoa: A Tale of Transformation
From the author of Kofi the Wind Whisper comes a powerful companion story of courage, legacy, and rebirth.
In the tranquil village of Ajumako, where ocean waves kiss the shores and ancestors speak through wind and water, a young girl named Adwoa lives a life rooted in joy, tradition and love. But when slavers shatter her world, Adwoa is cast into a harrowing journey of loss, resilience and unimaginable transformation.
Torn from her beloved brother Kofi, Adwoa finds herself on a brutal march and aboard a floating prison bound for the unknown. Yet, beneath the crushing weight of captivity, the ocean begins to whisper her name. In the depths of its embrace, Adwoa is reborn, not just as a survivor but as a guardian of the sea, with a mission to protect, heal and remember.
In this hauntingly beautiful follow-up to Kofi the Wind Whisper, Dion Darnell Banks returns to his rich tapestry of ancestral wisdom, magical realism and emotional depth. Adwoa: A Tale of Transformation is more than a novel, it is a celebration of Black girl magic, sacred connection and the enduring power of love across time, space and spirit.
For anyone who believes in the strength of legacy, the calling of the ancestors and the healing force of water, Adwoa is a story that will stay with you long after the final page.
Resilient Roots: Puzzle Through the Civil Rights Legacy of Cambridge, Maryland
Discover the untold stories of courage, resistance, and triumph in Resilient Roots: Puzzle Through the Civil Rights Legacy of Cambridge, Maryland
This engaging word search book invites you to embark on a thought-provoking journey through the pivotal civil rights history of Cambridge, Maryland—a city that became a flashpoint for the struggle against segregation and inequality in the 1960s.
Immerse yourself in over 100 meticulously designed word search puzzles, each centered on key moments, figures, and themes from Cambridge's dynamic civil rights era. Uncover hidden words related to resilient communities like Pine Street (known as Black Wall Street), trailblazing leaders such as Gloria Richardson—the first woman to lead a major grassroots civil rights group outside the Deep South—and explosive events like the 1961 movement ignition, sit-ins, protests, and the Treaty of Cambridge. Explore puzzles highlighting concepts of determination, nonviolent action, voter registration, and the fight for public accommodations, all drawn from the real struggles that involved organizations like the Cambridge Nonviolent Action Committee (CNAC), clashes with authorities, and influences from national figures like Robert Kennedy and H. Rap Brown.
Ideal for history enthusiasts, educators, students, and puzzle lovers, this book combines brain-teasing fun with educational insights. Each puzzle features 20 words to find—hidden forward, backward, upward, downward, or diagonally in straight lines—mirroring the strategic paths of activists who navigated challenges to forge change. Whether you're commemorating Black History Month, supplementing classroom lessons, or simply relaxing with purpose, these puzzles offer a unique way to honor the legacy of resilience and empowerment in Cambridge's fight for justice.
Step into the heart of the movement today and let Resilient Roots inspire your own pursuit of knowledge and equality. Grab your copy and start puzzling through history!
Harriet Tubman's Legacy: A Word Search Journey
Embark on an inspiring adventure through the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Harriet Tubman with Harriet Tubman's Legacy: A Word Search Journey.
This captivating puzzle book invites you to follow in the footsteps of the legendary abolitionist, Underground Railroad conductor, spy, nurse, and freedom fighter who risked everything to liberate hundreds from the bonds of slavery.
Dive into 100 engaging word search puzzles, each meticulously crafted around key themes from Tubman's extraordinary story. Uncover hidden words related to her early life in Maryland, daring escapes along secret routes, the people who shaped her path—like family members, allies, and fellow activists—and the tools, songs, and natural environments that guided her missions. Explore puzzles on themes of freedom, courage, resistance, historical context, and more, all while sharpening your mind and deepening your appreciation for one of history's greatest heroes.
Perfect for puzzle enthusiasts, history lovers, educators, and families, this book blends fun and education seamlessly. Each puzzle features 20 words hidden in grids that challenge you to search forward, backward, upward, downward, and diagonally—mirroring the clever navigation Tubman herself mastered. Whether you're a young learner discovering her story for the first time or a seasoned admirer reflecting on her impact, these puzzles offer a unique way to honor her spirit of perseverance and empowerment.