Afrocentric Learning Tools

Black History/African Culture books written from an Afrocentric perspective and featuring a heavy emphasis on self-reliance and dignity.  Khepri Enterprises also produces Afrocentric workbooks for grades K-8 that are perfect for homeschoolers or parents who wish to supplement their child’s public school curriculum. Geometry, Algebra, Weather Science, Grammar, Black Literature, Geography, Physics, and more.  We also […]

Jambo Means Hello: Swahili Alphabet Book (Picture Puffin Books (Paperback))
By Muriel Feelings
$1.95

Amazon.com Member Review:
This Swahili alphabet books presents a Swahili word for each letter of the alphabet representing important aspects of East African life and culture, from the grand (e.g., “ibada means worship” or “uzuri means beauty”) to the more commonplace (e.g., “embe is […]

A Is for Africa
By Ifeoma Onyefulu
$3.22

Description from Publishers Weekly:
 ”This alphabet is based on my own favorite images of the Africa I know,” writes Onyefulu, a member of the Igbo tribe who grew up in Nigeria and now lives in London. And though her penetrating photos were taken in her native country, she notes that […]

Hands-On Africa: Art Activities for All Ages Featuring Sub-Saharan Africa (Hands-On (Kits Publishing))
By Yvonne Merrill
$12.89

The latest in this series of lavishly photographed and fact-filled craft books invites children to explore the wildlife and indigenous peoples of Africa. Making masks from Zaire and hats in Nigerian fashion are two of the many ways readers can […]

Folk Art Projects - Around the World (Craft Book Series)
By Jill Norris
$6.92

Here’s a wonderful way to extend the study of other cultures — 29 art projects based on folk art techniques and styles from Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia, and Europe.
Projects include:
* Africa — clay beads from Kenya, hammered metalwork from Nigeria, do mask […]

Misoso: Once Upon a Time Tales from Africa
By Verna Aardema
$.

Illustrated in full color. From Angola to Zanzibar, this treasury is as varied and bountiful as Africa itself! Master storyteller Verna Aardema retells 12 tales of justice and revenge, greed and generosity, sly trickery, and off-the-wall silliness with her trademark humor and flair. Nearly 50 […]

Koi and the Kola Nuts
By
$9.85

Literate and elegant, this lovely Rabbit Ears production offers up a richly told African folk tale. It’s not for the squeamish–there’s the threat of cannibalism throughout–but if you think about it, it’s no worse than any Grimm’s fairy tale. Koi, the son of the chief, wants to command respect […]

[CD-ROM] Magic Tales presents Imo & The King, An African Folk Tale from Davidson
$6.49

Based on a classic African folk tale, Imo and the King is the story of a courageous boy named Imo who sets out to become the King’s successor. As his adventure unfolds, Imo learns an important life lesson - all kind […]

Tell Me Who I Am - The Journey Begins
[VHS Cartoon about African History] 
$11.97

Tell me who I am is an exiting new animated video series with original stories and songs that will inspire your entire family! In the first episode, The Journey Begins, travel back in time to 14th century Timbuktu where Nia, a courageous […]

Kirikou and the Sorceress
By Michel Ocelot [DVD]
$14.27

Plot Synopsis: In a little village somewhere in Africa, a boy named Kirikou is born. But he’s not a normal boy, because he knows what he wants very well. Also he already can speak and walk. His mother tells him how an evil sorceress has dried up their spring […]