From Grammy Award-winning singer Ashanti comes an empowering story about a girl who learns to love her unique name.

First days aren’t easy for a girl with a name like Ashanti. It feels like no one can pronounce it correctly! But with some encouragement from her mom, Ashanti spells her name and learns just how special it is.

A is for awesome, S is for sunsets, H is for hand games, A is for art…

Inspired by Ashanti’s own experience, this delightful picture book shares the joy that one child finds in her name.

A perfect pick for classrooms and all story times!

• Black Girl Joy: Follow along as a little girl named Ashanti turns anxiety about her name into a source of pride and happiness.
• Cultural Pride: Discover the history and power behind the name Ashanti, inspired by the courageous people of Ghana.
• Mother-Daughter Love: A warm and encouraging story centered on a mother helping her daughter see her own special light.
• Back-to-School Confidence: A perfect read to ease first-day jitters, addressing the fear of not fitting in and turning it into a lesson on self-love.
• The Power of a Name: An essential tool for parents and educators to talk about identity, diversity, and why every unique name deserves respect.