McKenzie is…
a young girl who loves history, travel, the outdoors, and adventures. You will often see her sporting her cool footwear. She is sweet, funny, and a great friend.
Join McKenzie on her next journey.
The series features a young girl named McKenzie who journeys through time to learn about the untold accomplishments of people of color, her Afro-Latino heritage and culture, and the world around her. The series aims to inspire children of marginalized backgrounds to understand the connection between the past and their bright future.
McKenzie’s Adventures
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McKenzie's Time Machine
McKenzie’s Time Machine takes the reader on a journey through the untold accomplishments of people of color. The book is a conversation starter that leads to critical thinking and analysis.
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McKenzie's Bisabuela
In this children's book, McKenzie takes the reader through a family story telling experience. This story focuses on the matriarch of the family, Beverly and the true essence of what it is to be an Afro-Panamanian. She dives into the memories of her great grandmother and her missed opportunity to taste her famous fruit cake.
This is an awesome read for bilingual learners.
Note: This book contains some Spanish vocabulary terms.
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La Bisabuela De McKenzie
En este libro para niños, McKenzie lleva al lector en una experiencia de narración de cuentos. Esta historia se centra en la matriarca de la familia, Beverly y la verdadera esencia de lo que es ser Afro-Panameño. Se sumerge en los recuerdos de su bisabuela y su oportunidad perdida de probar su famoso pastel de frutas.
Nota: Este libro está totalmente en español.
Note: This entire book is in Spanish. It is also available for purchase in Amazon Spain and Mexico.
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McKenzie And the Secret Library of Banned Books
The graphic novel explores themes such as identity, culture, diversity, censorship, and empowerment. McKenzie learns about different perspectives and experiences from the books she reads and tries to advocate for the importance of reading banned books. She also deals with racism, microaggressions, and discrimination from some of her teachers who mispronounce her name or dismiss her interests.