ORISHA

Stories of the Yoruba’s Faith for Children

Orisha: Stories of the Yoruba’ s Faith for Children is a beautifully illustrated and engaging introduction to the rich spiritual world of the Yoruba tradition, tailored especially for young readers.
Through captivating storytelling and vibrant characters, this book explores the lives, powers, and lessons of the Orisha who are divine beings and ancestral spirits that guide, protect, and inspire. Each chapter presents a child-friendly story centered on a different Orisha. These tales reflect universal values such as courage, kindness, justice, and resilience, while honoring the cultural heritage and spiritual beliefs of the Yoruba people of West Africa and the African diaspora.
Whether read aloud at home, used in classrooms, or shared in community settings, this book serves as a meaningful doorway into a world of tradition, faith, and wonder.