Makena: See Me, Hear Me, Know Me is the first book about Makena Williams. It is included with the doll when purchased and is available separately as part of World by Us.
Characters[]
- Makena Williams
- Evette Peeters
- Maritza Ochoa
- Tony Williams
- Chandra Williams
- Amari Williams
- Belinda Cook
- Alex Cook
- Gran Cook
- Rudy Cook
- Adeline Joseph
- Najee Warren, Jr.
Chapter By Chapter Summary[]
Meet The Author and Illustrator/Advisory Board[]
The dedication, information about the author and illustrator, and advisory board are listed at the front of the book before two pages about World by Us and Makena.
Chapter One: Back in Style[]
Chapter Two: Together Again[]
Chapter Three: Bringing My Shine[]
Chapter Four: We Walk Together[]
Chapter Five: A Powerful Thing[]
Chapter Six: When Right Goes Wrong[]
Chapter Seven: Words Hurt[]
Chapter Eight: Fashion Speaks[]
Chapter Nine: One Cold Day[]
Chapter Ten: See Me, Hear Me, Know Me[]
Chapter Eleven: A Gift Worth Celebrating[]
Standing Up to Racism[]
Includes promotion of the book A Smart Girl's Guide: Race and Inclusion.
Meet Brandice Daniel: Founder of Harlem's Fashion Row[]
Reader Questions[]
Discussion questions for readers about the events of the story.
Trivia[]
- Chronologically, the book starts slightly before and intertwines with Evette: The River and Me.