About the Book: “Orisha, Volume 1” is an African shonen manga fantasy introducing Aboki, a fun-loving African teenager who unexpectedly receives the superhuman power of the Orisha, godlike beings born from celestial seeds. Now the world’s most powerful human, the reluctant hero must build alliances to protect his power from those who seek it for conquest, all while fighting off cynicism about humanity’s corruption. This uplifting volume, part of the Saturday AM TANKS series (featuring diverse characters and revised art), explores how those with superhuman abilities are connected to the planet and life itself. (Rated T for Teen, ages 13+).