Imani's Undersea Adventure

Discover an ocean of Black History with Imani!

Imani doesn't like sharks.

They have big mouths, filled with big teeth, perfect for eating small children like her.

But when Grandpapa takes Imani to the aquarium, she learns about marine biologists and scuba divers - clever people who study and swim with sharks!

As Imani discovers the treasures of the deep, she realizes that the ocean is not always a scary place.

And it turns out the seabed holds other secrets too...

This fun educational read is filled with pioneering African Americans who are sure to inspire the next generation of marine biologists from all over the world.

Imani's story allows parents and caregivers to have important conversations with young readers about difficult aspects of history in a child-friendly, age-appropriate context.

ISBN-13: 9781736128275

Media Type: Hardcover

Publisher: Onyx Prose Publishing

Publication Date: 11-23-2021

Pages: 38

Product Dimensions: 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.25d

Age Range: 5 - 8 Years

Jackson, T. M.: - A government analyst and a Navy veteran who takes pride in her experience. With over 20 years as an Executive Administrator, Tess has expertise in forging constructive corporate communications to help infuse diversity of viewpoints, increase feelings of individual and organizational value, and enhance transparency in decision-making.Originally from Southern California, her naval career allowed her to travel and reside globally. As a Sailor she developed leadership skills, embraced diversity, and excelled at team building upholding the Navy core values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment.Apart from her career, she is an advocate of empowering others. As a life coach she enjoys helping others determine, strategize and map their life goals. Her motto is Knowledge is useless if not practiced and shared.Although, a consummate professional Tess strongly believes in work-life balance. As a certified master diver, she enjoys traveling to various locations to observe ocean life. Additionally, she is a novice pianist she enjoys the challenge of learning an instrument.As a child Tess' mother began to display symptoms of schizophrenia and she started writing as a form of self-therapy. Her writing distracted her from her mother's condition and contributed to a lifetime love of learning.Her first book, Who's Jerry? is a children's picture book regarding severe mental illness. She hopes her book will facilitate a conversation about mental health in the Black and various other minority communities.If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.― Maya Angelou