My First Children’s Book

Written By Terrell Lamar Green

The news of my only son’s coming inspired me so much that I wanted to express it creatively. Trying to put my finger on the outlet - photo series or visual art piece or a writing of some sort - I then arrive at the proper expression: a children’s book. More specifically, a an educational book—ABCs.

African American Folklore Alphabet Book is a vibrant, culturally rich journey through the alphabet that celebrates the traditions, stories, and heritage of African American life. Each letter introduces young readers to a meaningful symbol—from Ashe and Black-eyed Peas to Kente Cloth, Ring Shout, and Zora Neale Hurston—highlighting the beauty, strength, and creativity woven throughout generations.

With engaging descriptions, bold imagery, and illustration prompts designed to spark imagination, this alphabet book honors the rituals, foods, music, heroes, and community values that continue to shape African American culture. Perfect for classrooms, storytime, or home libraries, the book invites children to explore pride in heritage while building early literacy skills.

This A–Z celebration shines a joyful light on history and tradition, offering families a colorful and empowering introduction to the cultural treasures of the Black experience.

Available on Amazon December 16, 2025.

Terrell Lamar Green

What is a Terrell Lamar picture? A Terrell Lamar image is about storytelling, intent, also angles, composition and layers, lightscapes, the minutiae, but ultimately, a picture made by me carries the essence of the subjects. My pictures evoke, at least I hope they do, a visual conversation, something compelling enough and simple enough that one looks at it and without knowing is captivated, and there you have it—a Terrell Lamar piece.

I hope that my brand of photography is seen as a carrier of the essence of the true and living encounter with the work of art in which a picture I make depicts. Simply put: I want my work to be seen as more than a commodity, more than something that has reproducibility. I want my pieces to engender a curiosity about the possibilities of how to read a language of art, in this case - visual art.

The process I follow of making a picture is really a study of phenomenology. It's an effort to convey the true and living experience of the human from his or her own first-hand knowing. I harbor a great affinity for Black culture, its values, interests, and principles; its customs, folklore, and rituals. The richness and depth of Black life is, in and of itself, a phenomenon.

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