The Anansi Weaver: Threads of Destiny

By Tshepiso Mpotle

What if your anxiety was actually a superpower?

Twelve-year-old Amara Johnson has always been anxious. Presentations make her panic. Crowds overwhelm her. She sees problems everywhere and constantly worries about things going wrong.

But when a mysterious golden spider bites her in the school cafeteria, Amara discovers the truth: she's not broken-she's a thread-maker, descended from Anansi, the West African trickster god of stories.

Now Amara can see the invisible threads connecting all people, all stories, all things. She can weave new connections, repair broken relationships, and strengthen the bonds that hold communities together. Her "anxiety" was always her gift-the ability to see the vast, beautiful, complicated web of human connection that most people miss.

But with great power comes great danger.

The Forgotten Ones-ancient beings erased from story and memory-are breaking through into our world. They want to destroy all narratives, sever all connections, and reduce reality to meaningless silence. And they're hunting Amara, because she bears the Full Mark: a gift so powerful it only appears once in a century.

When the Forgotten Ones target the New York Public Library-planning to erase it from existence and summon their king, the Nameless King-Amara must master her powers fast. With help from her best friend Marcus (her "anchor"), a fierce warrior named Zara, and the mysterious Sister Yaa who runs the Golden Web Bakery, Amara has weeks to learn what should take years.

Can an anxious seventh-grader who can barely do presentations save the library, stop an ancient evil, and protect the very concept of story itself?

Perfect for fans of Percy Jackson, Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky, and Aru Shah and the End of Time.

READERS WILL LOVE:

West African mythology brought to vibrant life - Meet Anansi, Mami Wata, and the orishas in modern-day Brooklyn

A protagonist who turns weakness into strength - Amara's anxiety becomes her superpower

Diverse, authentic representation - A Black girl protagonist navigating multiple cultural identities

Action-packed adventure - Epic battles with shadow creatures and reality-bending magic

Heartwarming friendships - Marcus is the anchor every hero needs

A love letter to stories and storytelling - About why narratives matter and how they connect us

Rich world-building - The Web visualized as golden threads connecting everything

Fast-paced plot - From mysterious spider bite to world-saving climax in weeks

THEMES: Mental health representation - Anxiety portrayed with understanding and respectCultural identity - Connecting with African heritage in modern AmericaThe power of stories - Why narratives matter and how they shape realityFound family - Building community and connectionEmbracing differences - What makes you different makes you powerfulWisdom over strength - Cleverness and strategy triumph over brute forceIntergenerational connection - Learning from elders and ancestors
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Join Amara as she discovers that the threads connecting us all are worth fighting for-and that an anxious kid from Brooklyn might just be the hero the world needs.

Because every story matters. Including yours.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G25FF3GC
• ISBN13: 9798274302487
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"