Our Story Starts in Africa
Patrice Lawrence
Tante Janet takes her niece Paloma on a journey through family history, from Caribbean roots to ancient African origins. Their story includes African warrior queens, talking drums, treasures, and tales reaching back thousands of years. It also acknowledges slavery as part of that history. As Paloma listens, she learns that her own story is connected to Africa. The book explores cultural memory, heritage, and pride through a family member’s storytelling.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 2 editions from 2 organizations.
