<B><I>Your Legacy Begins: First Words to Empower</I></B><B> is an uplifting board book adapted from author Schele Williams</B><B>and illustrator</B><B>Tonya Engel</B>’<B>s award-winning picture book <I>Your Legacy: A Bold Reclaiming of Our Enslaved History </I>that celebrates African American children’s heritage and the legacy of their ancestors.</B><BR/> <BR/><I>Take a deep breath, close your eyes, and receive your ancestors.</I><BR/><I>They are a part of YOU.</I><BR/> <BR/> Now reimagined for a younger audience, this board book speaks directly to African American children, introducing empowering vocabulary while inspiring little ones to walk tall and do great things.<BR/> <BR/> With a joyous feel and vibrant art, <I>Your Legacy Begins: First Words to Empower </I>reminds little ones that their ancestors passed down the best of themselves—gifts like determination, courage, dignity, and love. <I>That</I> is your legacy!