Six-year-old author Vanae James-Bey has created a colouring book aimed at teaching young people about indigenous cultures.
After noticing the lack of representation of indigenous people in children’s books, Vanae, with the help of her and mother, sought to make something that allowed her peers to explore different cultures around the world in a fun and educational way.
Together, they came up with The Indigenous Adventures of Princess Vanae.
“With the help of my mother, I’ve created an educational coloring book for children of all ages,” Vanae writes on her website. “I love nature and I also love to explore. In my family, our history and culture are.