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Give Your Child A Healthy And Enjoyable Reading Experience 'BINA AND THE BEANPOLE'Written and Illustrated by Ife-Gail F. YoungWhat Is This Afrocentric Series About?Originally adapted from an older play, written by the author, the series has maintained the same concept with 'family and community' being the focal point. Bina And The Beanpole consists of volumes of chapter books, each containing several black and white illustrations. The Series has a purpose to inform, empower, heal, and inspire greatness in African American youth. It is a 'Coming of Age' series that travels into a child's world as it promotes Unity, African/African-American History, Literacy, Spirituality, Healthy Behaviors and Values, Promotes Family and Community, Healthy Self-Esteem, Highlights Kwanzaa Principles, Solutions, and leaves the reader with a deeper sense of self. Character narrated; Abena 'Bina' Sekou is a 12 year old stubborn, sassy, tough little tomboy that never backs down from anyone. She is also bright and self-assured and possesses an unusual gift for her age. Other characters will be given a voice in the series as well.Vol. 1 - 'The Day I Met Trouble' In this volume, Bina's family awaits the arrival of Uncle Tshombe, a successful historian/archaeologist and his wife, Aunt Zola, (The Beanpole) a psychologist. While waiting, readers meet Bina's parents, siblings, other family members, friends, and people in the community. Shortly after the guests arrive, Aunt Zola establishes herself as Bina's mentor and that is when the trouble starts. Bina does not want a mentor. The gradual relationship that evolves between Bina and Aunt Zola from volume to volume is powerful as disappointments, lessons and triumphs helps shape Bina into a well disciplined young person with great purpose. Be sure to read every volume so you won't miss a thing! (Recommended for ages 12 and up. Enjoyable reading for the entire family)
About the Author: Gail F. Young (a.k.a. Ife), has won creative writing awards and solicits no praise nor accolades. Her literature speaks for itself. Her writings contain depth, are innovative and thought-provoking, unique and creative. Many of her works are drawn from the black experience but are not limited to that genre. She has not produced just one or two pieces of outstanding literature but has an immense repertoire of writings and they have all been referred to as outstanding. They are written with the interesting subjects and story lines that have won her acclaim. Her playwriting and acting have helped cultivate her shrewd skills to create charming, complex and alluring characters readers rave about. Couple that with depth, spirit and passion, and her literature is placed in a category of its own. She is a gifted storyteller and her plays have been performed in numerous locations. Ife's repertoire of plays, stories, novels, poetry, essays, writing, songs, skits, contains something for all ages and a number of her works have a purpose to uplift, empower and help steer youth toward greatness. She also illustrates her own children's books. She has earned a B.A. in Dramatic Arts w/a concentration in Creative Writing, and Arts Management. She is also an actress, vocalist, lightweight guitarist, illustrator and has a few other talents tucked aside. She has penned a film script and is awaiting the film's release. She is currently working on a new novel. She resides in NYC.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780975524602
  • Publisher: Natroy Publishing Company
  • Publisher Imprint: Natroy Publishing Company
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 160
  • Series Title: Bina and the Beanpole
  • Sub Title: The Day I Met Trouble, Vol. 1
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0975524607
  • Publisher Date: 26 Nov 2014
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 9 mm
  • Weight: 295 gr


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