{"product_id":"your-legacy-begins-first-words-to-empower-9781419748769","title":"Your Legacy Begins: First Words to Empower","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eYour Legacy Begins: First Words to Empower\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e is an uplifting board book adapted from author Schele Williams\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eand illustrator\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eTonya Engel\u003c\/b\u003e'\u003cb\u003es award-winning picture book \u003ci\u003eYour Legacy: A Bold Reclaiming of Our Enslaved History \u003c\/i\u003ethat celebrates African American children's heritage and the legacy of their ancestors.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eTake a deep breath, close your eyes, and receive your ancestors.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThey are a part of YOU.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Now reimagined for a younger audience, this board book speaks directly to African American children, introducing empowering vocabulary while inspiring little ones to walk tall and do great things. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e With a joyous feel and vibrant art, \u003ci\u003eYour Legacy Begins: First Words to Empower \u003c\/i\u003ereminds little ones that their ancestors passed down the best of themselves--gifts like determination, courage, dignity, and love. \u003ci\u003eThat\u003c\/i\u003e is your legacy!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchele Williams\u003c\/b\u003e is a director committed to cultivating new musicals and devised work with authentic representation. She is directing the Broadway revivals of \u003ci\u003eAida\u003c\/i\u003e (Disney Theatrical Group) and \u003ci\u003eThe Wiz, \u003c\/i\u003e as well as the premieres of \u003ci\u003eMandela the Musical\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eIndigo\u003c\/i\u003e. She is helming the Disney Theatrical Group's \u003ci\u003eHidden Figures.\u003c\/i\u003e Williams has directed at regional theaters and festivals across the country and has a long history of work on Broadway in \u003ci\u003eRent\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAida\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMotown: The Musical\u003c\/i\u003e. Passionate about pairing social justice with the arts, Williams is a founding member of Black Theatre United, an organization committed to dismantling systemic racism on our streets and stages. She has been a member of Broadway Inspirational Voices for over two decades and serves as chairperson of the board. She is also on the board of trustees for Broadway Cares\/Equity Fights AIDS. \u003cb\u003eTonya Engel\u003c\/b\u003e is a self-taught artist living in Houston, Texas. Folk artists of the Deep South have influenced her work, as well as contemporary masters such as Marc Chagall, Frida Kahlo, Romare Bearden, and Gustav Klimt. Her bold style is figurative, textured, colorful, and ripe with symbolism. Engel made a spectacular debut in children's publishing with her illustrations in \u003ci\u003eRise!: From Caged Bird to Poet of the People, Maya Angelou\u003c\/i\u003e, written by Bethany Hegedus and published by Lee \u0026amp; Low Books in 2019, and the recently published \u003ci\u003eMy Hair Is Magic!\u003c\/i\u003e by M.L. Marroquin.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Abrams Appleseed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50604708528402,"sku":"9781419748769","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f011efef-3167-46a4-bcc7-222306551389.jpg?v=1732263323","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/your-legacy-begins-first-words-to-empower-9781419748769","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}