Roots & Rhythms: For the Culture Coloring Book - Softcover

Funchess, Shakeema

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798349266805

Publisher: Adventures in Zen Books, 2025

Synopsis

Celebrate Africa from A to Z with this AI-illustrated coloring book that brings the rhythm of the continent to life!

Roots & Rhythms follows two adventurous kids, Zaire and Iyana, as they dance through the alphabet-each letter highlighting a unique piece of African culture, tradition, or folklore.Whether you're teaching heritage at home, enriching a classroom, or gifting something special, this coloring book is a powerful way to blend education, art, and cultural pride.

Details:

• 26 culturally rich pages (A to Z)
• 8.5x11 inches, perfect for little artists
• High-quality white paper for crayons, markers, or colored pencils
• Great for ages 4-10
• Created to inspire and empower through culture, creativity, and connection

About this title

About the Author

Shakeema Funchess is an inspiring author who is making a difference in the lives of young readers. She is a graduate of Saint Bonaventure University and holds a bachelor's degree in psychology and pre-law. She minored in Arabic and Islamic Studies. Born and raised in bustling cities in New York, Funchess developed a love for writing and storytelling at a young age. She has a master's in healthcare administration from Southern New Hampshire University. While completing her education, Funchess began her career as a writer, focusing on creating stories that would empower and inspire young readers. She drew upon her own experiences as an African American woman to create relatable characters that would help children understand the complexities of the world around them. She is deeply committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in her writing, and her stories often feature characters from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Funchess is known for her dynamic and engaging artistic style, which is both educational and entertaining. Her stories often tackle difficult topics such as racism, discrimination, and prejudice, but always do so with a message of hope and resilience. She is also a dedicated advocate for literacy and education and has worked tirelessly to promote the importance of reading and writing skills among young people. She wants her books to captivate and inspire young readers, and she remains committed to creating stories that promote diversity, kindness, empathy, and understanding.

Edition details

• Publisher: Adventures in Zen Books
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798349266805
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32