"A wise man who knows proverbs, reconciles difficulties." Afrikan Proverb Afrikan Proverbs teach important life lessons in just a few simple words. Proverbs can be found in every corner of the Afrikan diaspora. Our ancient traditions use these proverbs to teach our children courage, self-respect, and militancy. These phrases are based on observing nature and using common sense. This makes most proverbs very easy to understand. Parents don't need to lecture children when we know how to use proverbs as teaching tools. Once again, Angela Freeman gives us a wonderful starting point to inspire our...

Shani and Chiku are sisters, but only one has the character of a Queen. While Shani is brazen and demanding, Chiku is gracious and refined. When put to the test, which sister is best suited to help rule the kingdom? A Queen's Character is a fun lesson in etiquette, following two very different journeys on the path to the palace. The first in the "IwaTales" series by Andrea Clark, A Queen's Character encourages children to treat others with kindness and respect. With Iwa meaning "character" in Yoruba, the series takes classic folktales from around the world and retells them with a focus on...