OUR VODOU: A VODOU BEDTIME TALE, Book 1
By Malou Beauvoir
“The spirits that carried us across oceans still walk beside us today.”
OUR VODOU is a beautifully illustrated children’s book that invites young readers (ages 6–10) on a magical journey through African and Haitian history, culture, and spirit.
Told through the gentle voice of a grandmother at bedtime, this first volume traces the story of our ancestors from the ancient kingdoms of Africa, where people lived in harmony with nature and the spirits of the earth, the rivers, and the skies. Children will meet rain spirits that help plants grow, water spirits that protect the seas, and wise ancestors who passed down their knowledge through songs and stories.
More than just a bedtime tale, OUR VODOU honors the beauty and sacred wisdom of Haitian Vodou—a tradition often misunderstood, yet full of love, respect for nature, and ancestral strength.

Perfect for:
✔ Children curious about history and culture
✔ Families sharing African & Haitian heritage
✔ Readers who love magical, spirit-filled stories

This is Volume 1 of a two-part journey that continues in Volume 2, which tells how our ancestors carried their beliefs across the ocean to Ayiti (Haiti), where Haitian Vodou was born.
Bring this story into your home and share it with the next generation—because every child deserves to know the magic of where we come from.