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Akua Is Great
By Dr. Artika R. Tyner and Bilal Karaca
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Each night, Akua's mother shares a bedtime story and concludes with a delightful list of affirmations. Akua waits excitedly to name the affirmations one by one, and her mother joins in, connecting each affirmation with an inspiring role model who has made a difference in the world.
This empowering story celebrates a young girl's journey of learning about her identity and heritage.
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Dr. Artika R. Tyner
Dr. Artika Tyner is a passionate educator, award-winning author, civil rights attorney, sought-after speaker, and advocate for justice. She lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and is the founder of the Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute.
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