Facing the Rising Sun

<p><strong>Facing the Rising Sun: Activity Book</strong></p><p> By Dr. Lathardus Goggins II</p><p></p><p class=ql-align-center><strong>I rise. I reflect. I remember. I become.</strong></p><p></p><p><em>Facing the Rising Sun: Activity Book</em> is a culturally grounded youth-centered resource that nurtures self-awareness cultural identity and purpose through reflection creativity and discovery. Rooted in African-centered philosophy and supported by a Social Emotional Learning (SEL) framework this book guides youth on a transformative journey through the principles of the Nguzo Saba-<em>Unity (Umoja) Self-Determination (Kujichagulia) Collective Work and Responsibility (Ujima) Cooperative Economics (Ujamaa) Purpose (Nia) Creativity (Kuumba)</em> and <em>Faith (Imani)</em>.</p><p></p><p>The core of the book features 49 engaging lessons-seven for each principle-designed to spark meaningful dialogue encourage deep self-reflection and build cultural pride and resilience. Each lesson is paired with elements from the SEL Wheel reinforcing personal and social-emotional growth.</p><p></p><p>Additional activities-including word searches coloring pages and crossword puzzles-enhance learning through play symbolism and artistic expression making this resource accessible and enriching for a variety of learning settings.</p><p></p><p>Whether used in classrooms mentoring circles faith-based youth programs or African-centered rites of passage <em>Facing the Rising Sun</em> empowers young people to rise with purpose belong to a heritage of excellence and shine with authenticity.</p><p></p><p>Through each page young people are supported in developing a grounded sense of self connection and purpose.</p>