Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9n2oJBJyKHgThe hardcover edition of "The Invisible Princess" by renowned artist and educator, Faith Ringgold was published on this day in 1998. In 1999, the paperback was released. Born as a slave, a beautiful princess was made invisible by the Powers of Nature and whisked away by the Prince of Night even before her parents, Mama and Papa Love, could name her. Years pass, and Patience, the blind daughter of the evil plantation owner, Captain Pepper, has a vision of a beautiful black girl playing in the cotton fields. Captain Pepper, recalling the rumor of a slave child who mysteriously vanished, threatens the slaves and vows to harm Mama and Papa Love if the girl is not found. Patience hears his threats and warns the princess, who now makes herself known to her parents to help save them. She tells them of her magical and free life and that now is the time to fulfill the destiny given her by the Great Lady of Peace, who promised that she would one day grow up to bring freedom to the slaves on the plantation. Mama and Papa Love and all the slaves are made invisible, and together with the Invisible Princess they prosper in the Invisible Village of Peace, Freedom, and Love. An original African-American fairy tale set during the time of slavery, this beautiful, astonishing book from Coretta Scott King winner and Caldecott Honor winner Faith Ringgold will prove to be a treasure for years to come.#storytime #storiesforkids #readaloud #readaloudforchildren #readaloudtochildren #storytimeforkids #storytimeforchildren

Watch the video on YouTube: (Native American Heritage Month) "The Journey of Falling Star" #nativeamericanstoriesThe Avant-garde Books team is celebrating Native American Heritage Month by reading stories from Native American cultures. "The Journey of Falling Star" comes from the book, Inspiring Native American Stories for Kids (2024) by Ahoy Publications. The video also includes beautiful images of nature. #storytime #storiesforkids #stories #readaloud #readaloudforchildren #readaloudtokids #readaloudtochildren #nativeamericanheritagemonth #nativeamericanstories #nativeamericanculture

Watch the video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smYxFdfqToQ"Echoes of the Canyon" is story taken from the book: Inspiring Native American Stories for Kids (2024) by Ahoy Publishing. It chronicles the journey of Whispering Wind, a young girl who finds courage and an appreciation of her heritage as she journeys alone in a forest. This special video adaption includes beautiful images of nature. #nativeamericanheritagemonth #nativeamerican #nativeamericanstories #nativeamericanculture #nativeamericanculture #storytime #storiesforkids #readaloud #readaloudforchildren #stories