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    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
Bina And The Beanpole: The Day I Met Trouble, Vol. 1

Bina And The Beanpole: The Day I Met Trouble, Vol. 1

Young, Gail

Paperback

Series: Bina and the Beanpole, Book 1

General Juvenile Fiction

ISBN10: 0975524607
ISBN13: 9780975524602
Publisher: Lightning Source Inc
Published: Nov 26 2014
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.37 Width: 5.98 Depth: 9.02
Language: English
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)

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