I can’t think of a better way to celebrate Caribbean American Heritage month than with a family reunion!  I’d like to officially introduce you to my first published children’s book, Anancy’s Family Reunion.

Those who attend the Anancy Festival in Washington, DC will get a free copy of Anancy’s Family Reunion when they pre-register for the event at www.anancyfestivaldc.eventbrite.com.

In Anancy’s Family Reunion, Anancy has been up to his old tricks, but a visit from family will change everything – or will it?  This new and imaginative take on Anancy folklore will reintroduce a new generation of children to a character deeply rooted in African and Caribbean oral tradition.  Anancy’s Family Reunion is appropriate for all ages, and children with reading abilities at the third grade (US) or year four (UK) level can read the book independently.  Adults will enjoy a return to their childhood while they share a new story with their children about a character from their youth.

This is my first children’s book. It is illustrated by Charles Metze III.

Like the book on Facebook for updates, sales, and events: Facebook.com/AnancysFamilyReunion

To request a preview copy for review purposes, go to bit.ly/anancybook.

eBook is available for purchase for Kindle on Amazon for $3.99: http://www.amazon.com/Anancys-Family-Reunion-ebook/dp/B00DBSNHWG

Paperback is available for purchase on Amazon for $12.99: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0989404110

This is Day 8 of 10 days of fun, facts, and folklore leading up to the Anancy Festival being held on two dates, June 8th and June 15th in eight cities ‐ Orlando, Florida, Ft Lauderdale, Florida, Washington DC, Atlanta, Georgia, New York, Nairobi, Kenya, Accra, Ghana, and Kingston, Jamaica.

Anancy (also spelled, Anansi or Ananse) is a character known to many West African and Caribbean children and adults. He is a “spider-man” who uses tricks to get what he wants.

I’m hosting the event in Washington, DC! The first 100 families to register will receive a free copy of my new book, Anancy’s Family Reunion to be distributed at the event. Register at anancyfestivaldc.eventbrite.com.To get a sneak peek at the cover art, check out the press release, and more click here: Anancy’s Family Reunion. Find out more about the book at bit.ly/anancymedia.