Written by
Niya Johnson
“When the roots are deep there is no reason to fear the wind” - African Proverb
Book Description:
The Adventures of Mansa & YaYa series will take you to ordinary places with extraordinary experiences that embrace the Ghanian term Sankofa - to go back and retrieve. Mansa & YaYa start each journey with curiosity and end with a greater appreciation for reading and education, self-love and the belief that they can accomplish anything! In their library quest, Mansa & YaYa learn about remarkable Kings & Queens who look just like them.
About the Author
Niya embraces the pivotal role that parents play in early childhood education to foster lifelong learning.
An avid reader, she is a mom, entrepreneur, and advocate for extending education beyond the classroom. With hands-on experience in education as a Creative Learning Specialist, Spanish teacher, homeschool educator, and tutor, Niya’s entrepreneurial spirit and creativity are brought to life in her custom learning resources.
Niya is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. She also attended North Carolina A&T State University, where she attained her MBA. In her spare time, she loves to travel. She also has a pet turtle named Squeegeey.
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Testimonials
Adventures of Mansa & YaYa: The Library Quest” brings joy and excitement to my heart. This story is packed with positive messages and imagery. The lessons of history and themes of self-discovery and self-affirmation are beautifully woven throughout. I love that Mansa and Yaya’s quest to the library introduces children to the importance of reading and how much can be discovered through books. Everyone will love Mansa & Yaya! I can’t wait for their next adventure!"
- Chanel Arrington, Author
This book's concept is genius! When I started reading the book, I felt like I was right there in the library awaiting the next lesson and adventure. This book will draw children in with the excitement of the library adventure. Reading is fundamental and this book encourages it."
- Sonya Sullivan, B.A., M.B.A., D.B.A. (c)
This book is a a fun way to introduce kids to the beauty of reading and library with a nice dose of history. It has such vibrant illustrations and the story is fun and engaging! And using superheroes with such meaningful names….genius! I also love how kings and queens of Africa are added to their quest, letting kids know that there were/are kings and queens that look like them!"
- Fatmata Jalloh, Author
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