Afro Unicorn: The Land of Afronia, Vol. 1

K-Gr 3–Two Afro Unicorns named Divine and Unique are gearing up for the big Festival of Crowns celebration, but their journey to the festivities gets waylaid by a tearful afrosaurus and a missing crown. With pluck and ingenuity in spades, Divine and Unique use their problem-solving skills to capture the crown from Castle Monotonic and save the day. Due to their altruism in the face of danger, both Afro Unicorns earn their signature powers bestowed by the elder unicorns, the Superiors. The appeal of this graphic novel, as with most licensed tie-ins, will be strongest with those who are already dedicated fans of the Afro Unicorn character. The brand, created by author Showers, has a cultural resonance that cannot be understated, and young readers will see important aspects of Black beauty and empowerment reflected in the characterization and storytelling of the Afro Unicorns.