Greatness

Take a journey through Black history and find your greatness in this stunning book from the award-winning team behind the New York Times bestsellers Crowned and Glory.

When Nasir and Imani step into their Grandma's studio, she opens their minds to the power of a photograph. From Bessie Smith to Basquiat to Beyonc?, Grandma introduces them to famous figures and what makes them special. And before long, Nasir and Imani find themselves in the images and stepping into greatness, too.

True to their iconic photographic style, this picture book from Kahran and Regis Bethencourt reimagines powerful moments from Black history through the eyes of the youngest readers. With child-friendly recreations of famous figures from the past and present, this book reminds children of their own potential for greatness.

Author: Regis And Kahran Bethencourt
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 01/14/2025
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1lbs
Size: 10.28h x 10.37w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780316491174
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Booklist 11/01/2024 pg. 78
Kirkus Reviews 01/01/2025

About the Author
Regis and Kahran Bethencourt are the husband-and-wife duo and the imaginative forces behind CreativeSoul Photography. With more than ten years of working with hundreds of children, families, and brands, they specialize in child and lifestyle photography while incorporating authentic visual storytelling. They are the photographers behind The Me I Choose to Be, written by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley, and the New York Times bestseller Glory. They live in Atlanta, Georgia. You can find them online at http: //creativesoulphoto.com, on Instagram @creativesoulphoto, and on Twitter @csphoto_atl.