A Day with Uncle Bembe

by Kimberly Gordon, Jevaun Jones

This unique chapter book follows an uncertain young boy as he spends an informative day with his uncle who owns an organic food truck .Recipes for easy Fruit and Vegetable smoothies included inside.Jevaun was no longer interested in playing baseball on Saturdays. Instead, he quit the team and settled into a weekend routine of sleeping in and playing video games. This was until his parents sent him on an adventure with his Uncle Bembe that helped him realize his true passion.

Genres: Chapter Books, African American, Cultural, Childrens

75 pages, Paperback

Published June 6, 2018

About the author

Kimberly Gordon is an award-winning author of several diverse Children’s Books that entertain, educate & enlighten by showcasing characters with varying perspectives. 
To learn more about Kimberly Gordon and her books visit www.5dmedia.org. 

Kimberly Gordon is an author and mixed media artist from New York City. She was first recognized for her work when she received the National Gold Key Art Award  in Washington DC for a Mixed media collage Self Portrait.  The piece was also on display at the Smithsonian Art Museum.

Kimberly later received the Maya Angelou award for Academic  Excellence for her written and documentary film work in Africana studies at Simmons College in Boston, MA. Since then she has published various works that entertain, educate, inform and enlighten across cultures, groups & mindsets.

Reviews

[Seth Hayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes! A chapter book my son really identified with. Uncle Bembe, the mentor, is an example of the outsider who grows up to be a happy and fufilled adult,who is also a Black Business Owner. He deserves an entire series.

[Jose · Rating 5 out of 5]

My son read this book as part of his summer reading. He finished the book without a fight, which is always a good sign. I think he really related to the characters because he love art.

[Catalina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written from a new perspective. This chapter book follows a young boy who feels different. He has self isolated himself and lost the desire to fit in with the other boys in his neighborhood. This is until the day his Uncle Bembe shows him the beauty in being different and true to himself. Highly recommended.

[Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this to my nephew and he liked it.