{"product_id":"your-legacy-begins-first-words-to-empower-board-book","title":"Your Legacy Begins: First Words to Empower - Board Book","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSchele Williams\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTonya Engel\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStart your child's journey with words that inspire confidence and connection.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the moment little ones begin to speak, every word shapes how they see themselves and the world. \u003ci\u003eYour Legacy Begins\u003c\/i\u003e is a beautifully illustrated keepsake that introduces empowering first words--like \"love,\" \"kind,\" and \"brave\"--to nurture self-esteem and emotional growth from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for baby showers, birthdays, and everyday reading, this book blends vibrant art with affirmations that spark curiosity and compassion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're building a bedtime ritual or sharing a treasured gift, these pages help families plant seeds of positivity that last a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis uplifting board book is adapted from author Schele Williams and illustrator Tonya Engel's 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\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow reimagined for a younger audience, this board book speaks directly to children, introducing empowering vocabulary while inspiring little ones to walk tall and do great things.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchele Williams\u003c\/b\u003e is a director, performer and author committed to cultivating work with authentic representation on stage and off. She is currently making her Broadway directorial debut this 2024 season with \u003ci\u003eThe Notebook \u003c\/i\u003e(co-director along with Michael Greif) and the highly anticipated Broadway revival of \u003ci\u003eThe Wiz. \u003c\/i\u003eUpcoming: Director of Disney's revival of \u003ci\u003eAida\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHidden Figures. \u003c\/i\u003eSchele is a founding member of Black Theatre United, a co-chair on the Broadway Inspirational Voices board of directors, and serves on the board of trustees for Broadway Cares\/Equity Fights AIDS. She is the author of the critically acclaimed children's book \u003ci\u003eYour Legacy: A Bold Reclaiming of Our Enslaved History\u003c\/i\u003e and the recipient of the 2022 Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor, as well as \u003ci\u003eYour Legacy Begins\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\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.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 8.5 x 6.89 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 07, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53601263747379,"sku":"9781419748769","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/i6VQZGjtaM9781419748769.webp?v=1783058152","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/your-legacy-begins-first-words-to-empower-board-book","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}