My Skill Is Exhausted

My Skill Is Exhausted

My Skill Is Exhausted: A Story of Kente Cloth, Legacy, & Transcendence

BySakiah Dyse

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Step into the world of Kwaku, a young weaver whose hands learn to carry the weight of centuries. Under the guidance of his wise teacher, he discovers that kente cloth is more than fabric ; it is a living timeline, a defiant symbol of Black culture’s endurance through every trial, migration, and revolution. From the looms of West Africa to Harlem brownstones, from the front lines of freedom marches to the proud stride across graduation stages, each pattern holds the stories of a people who will not be erased. This is a journey of heritage, resilience, and the unbreakable threads that bind us together across oceans and generations. My Skill Is Exhausted is more than a book; it is a call to remember, to wear our history with pride, and to pass it forward. Whether you are African-American reclaiming the roots of your identity, or African connecting with the spirit of home from anywhere in the world, this story will speak to you. Read it. Share it. Carry it forward.

Details

Publication Date
Aug 13, 2025
Language
English
ISBN
9781257909674
Category
Children's
Copyright
All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
Contributors
By (artist): Sakiah Dyse

Specifications

Pages
30
Binding Type
Hardcover Case Wrap
Interior Color
Black & White
Dimensions
A5 (5.83 x 8.27 in / 148 x 210 mm)

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