Alphabet of Black Cultures
Alphabet of Black Cultures offers a positive, trauma-free celebration of Blackness in a global context with colorful images, simple language, and a detailed notes section for further investigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who made this?
Jeffrey Daniels is an artist and educator from Chicago. This book is Black-authoured and Black-published with a commitment to social and environmental responsibility. Hardcover editions are crafted with eco-friendly techniques and from sustainable sources including quality vegetables based inks and environmentally certified recycled papers. Email:
What is inside?
32 pages of color illustrations measuring 11 by 8.5 inches (28cm x 22cm) with examples of cultures from Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Congo, Cote D'Ivoire, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Haiti, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Puerto Rico, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, the United States, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. People of different cultural backgrounds contributed small but distinct concepts that expand traditional notions of Black identity.
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Where can I find it?
The book is available worldwide in hardcover, softcover, and digital formats. Just press the "Read it now" button above for a list of recommended sources. A small portion of every purchase funds an effort to provide additional books to the community.
When should it been read?
Multicultural children's books are needed now more than ever to help develop global awareness. All ages may appreciate this book, but juvenile readers aged 6 to 12 may benefit most.
Why should I have this?
Creating a culturally diverse book collection and incorporating it in your home library or school curriculum helps learners gain a better understanding of themselves and others. This book has been recommended by notable entities such as the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's Resources for Reframed Social Studies Curriculum, Roosevelt University College of Education's New Balanced Literacy program, the American Library Association, Diverse Book Finder, American Book Fest, and others.
