Who are Riddles and Wise?

Here at Riddles and Wise, we concentrate our efforts to create, develop, and promote children’s literature designed to inspire the imaginations of our readers.

Specifically, Riddles and Wise is an organization dedicated to advancing awareness of the contributions made by Descendants of Black American Slaves.

Riddles and Wise highlights the importance of exploring the integrity displayed by Black Heroines in the face of systemic limitations and exclusion. Each Riddles and Wise character should be celebrated for her ingenuity and role in sustaining Black American culture. We encourage our readers to broaden their knowledge of these hidden figures that changed the course of American history.

Come along the fun-filled adventures of our Black Heroines as they embark upon their quests to overcome the byproducts and stigma of systemic racism.

Our Mission

Our fictional stories capture our characters’ life experiences by recognizing their courage, compassion, inclusion, innovation, and motivation. Everything that helped them thrive despite the odds. Riddles and Wise glorifies the innocence of humanity no matter how or where we may enter history.

The Riddles and Wise books and activities set will help readers identify connections, themes, and patterns without compromising the essence of childhood dreams and wonders. We are ready to remind the world who we are, and you are all invited to join!

And Their Children Too

The children who stand before you

Will some day be in your shoes

And children will stand before them

Hearing things once said by you.

If your message is uplifting

And your smile is bright and true

They will pass them to their children

In the ways they learned from you

An adaption of the poem “And Their Children Too,” by Ronald Ferguson

Who are Riddles and Wise?

Our Mission

And Their Children Too

Dr. Lanette R. Edwards is available for speaking engagements and workshops.