by Janice Robinson; Photographs by Paul Shepherd; Illustrations by Katy Blander; Foreword by Alvin Poussaint, M.D.

The birth of a child is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate African heritage, to strengthen the bond to those who came before as well as to those who will follow. In PRIDE AND JOY, you'll learn how to incorporate African traditions into the life of your baby--or the child of a friend or relative--with an emphasis on baby showers and naming ceremonies.