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Monday, January 14, 2013

The Original AFRO-BETS Kids

Stephan and our neighbor, his friend Kaylan, were the first models in print materials for the AFRO-BETS Kids. Here they are 3 1/2 and 4 years old.

Thursday, January 3, 2013

AFRO-BETS ABC BOOK—Just Us Books' 1st publication

AFRO-BETS A B C Book was the first title published by Just Us Books. It debuted in 1987. In 1988 Just Us Books was incorporated with Wade Hudson and Cheryl Willis Hudson as co-founders. 2013 marks Just Us Books' 25th anniversary year.

In February 2013, the Read-Aloud eBook edition of AFRO-BETS A B C Book will be available from http://justusbooksonlinestore.com Stay tuned for more information.

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

HAPPY KWANZAA—the 7th principle is Imani—Faith

The 7th principle of Kwanzaa is Imani (ee-MAH-nee) Faith—to believe with all our hearts in our parents, our teachers, our leaders, our people, and the righteousness and victory of our struggle.

The 7 principles of Kwanzaa are the foundation of Kids' Book of Wisdom: Quotes from the African American Tradition. Inside are quotes that can be used as inspiration for the New Year! HARAMBEE!

http://www.justusbooksonlinestore.com/products/AFRO%252dBET-KIDS-%252d-BOOK-OF-WISDOM.html

Monday, December 31, 2012

Happy Kwanzaa!—the 6th Principle is Kuumba

The sixth principle of Kwanzaa is Kuumba (koo-OOM-bah) Creativity—to do always as much as we can, in the way that we can, in order to leave our community more beautiful and beneficial than when we inherited it.

"Art is timeless." —Toni Morrison

KIDS' Book of Wisdom: Quotes from the African American Tradition
http://justusbooksonlinestore.com

Saturday, December 29, 2012

HAPPY KWANZAA—the 4th principle is UJAMAA

The fourth principle of Kwanzaa is Ujamaa (oo-JAH-mah) Cooperative Economics—to build and maintain our own stores, shops and other businesses and to profit together from them.