{"product_id":"abena-and-the-road-to-lashay-basnight-9798270858087","title":"Abena and the Road to Beautiful Blackness","description":"\u003cp\u003eTen-year-old Abena Michelle Atkinson loves drawing, writing, and letting her imagination soar. Her Ghanaian name means \"born on a Tuesday,\" and her parents remind her daily that she carries a beautiful heritage. When her school cancels its annual Black History Month program, Abena is determined to celebrate in her own way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuided by her teacher, supported by her grandmother, and fueled by her vivid dreams inspired by \u003ci\u003eThe Wiz\u003c\/i\u003e, Abena begins a quest to uncover hidden figures in African American history. From the courage of Joseph Trammell to the groundbreaking leadership of Mary Ann Shadd, Abena discovers that the stories left out of textbooks are often the most powerful of all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlong the way, Abena learns that history is more than dates and names-it's about family, resilience, and the pride of \"beautiful Blackness\" that lives in her every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers ages 8-12, Abena and the Road to Beautiful Blackness is a heartwarming middle grade novel that blends history, imagination, and cultural pride. Fans of Renée Watson and Angela Dominguez will love Abena's story of heritage, empowerment, and finding your place in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Lashay Basnight\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798270858087\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/05\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 74\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.43lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.15d","brand":"Lashay Basnight","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48623535522047,"sku":"9798270858087","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/abena-and-the-road-to-lashay-basnight-9798270858087","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}