Greatness - by Regis And Kahran Bethencourt (Hardcover)

About the Book

"A grandmother introduces her grandchildren to famous Black figures and important snapshots in Black history, and the children begin to imagine themselves in these moments"--

Book Synopsis

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 Beyoncé, 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.

Review Quotes

An Amazon Best Book of 2025

* "A creative and engaging look at Black history that will draw kids in to learn more. A must-purchase for all libraries."--School Library Journal, starred review

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.