CROWNED: Magical Folk and Fairy Tales from the Diaspora by Kahran Bethencourt and Regis Bethencourt

A joyous celebration of Black beauty and imagination.

From the New York Times bestselling authors of GLORY and renowned photographers CreativeSoul, comes CROWNED, a stunning collection of photography accompanied by reimagined classic fairy and folk tales and as well as new stories from around the world. These magical tales of the diaspora bring to life past, present, and future visions of Black culture to create a society where all kids are created equal and feel empowered to move in the world as their true authentic self.

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Praise for Crowned

"An exquisite pictorial love letter to Black children around the world."

—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"These are not just photographs, this is artistically, politically, and socially important work."

—Patrisse Khan-Cullors
New York Times bestselling author

"This transcendent work acknowledges the grace, and brilliance held in our black bodies."

—Michael Eric Dyson,
‍New York Times bestselling author

"Gorgeous photography, but so much more. A truly inspired and inspiring work that speaks eloquently to our inherent beauty and power."

—Brittney Cooper, author of Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower

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Photo of CROWNED authors Kahran Bethencourt and Regis Bethencourt

World renowned child photographers, Regis and Kahran Bethencourt are a husband and wife duo and the imaginative forces behind CreativeSoul Photography. The pair gained global recognition with their AfroArt series which showcases the beauty and versatility of afro hair to empower kids of color around the world. The couple recently authored their New York Times best selling coffee table book, "Glory" which brings to life past, present, and future visions of black culture. With more than thirteen years of working with hundreds of children, families and brands, they specialize in child and lifestyle photography while incorporating authentic visual storytelling.

Their holistic approach to capturing one-of-a-kind moments has allowed their work to be featured on the Steve Harvey Show, The Real, BBC News, CNN, Teen Vogue, BET and more. They were recently named as Canon Explorers of Light.