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Books by Zeph Ernest
Explore my published and in-progress works, from reflective nonfiction to imaginative children’s stories.
The Declined Soul and the New Economy
Overview
Explore The Declined Soul and the New Economy. A profound look at the 3,000-year ethical decline, told through the lens of the African and West Indian Diaspora. The book covers a wide range of historical, philosophical, and economic topics. It focuses on the moral decline and exploitation associated with the Atlantic Slave Trade, colonialism, and the development of Western capitalism. Above all, it touches on the fatal flaw in the human psyche embedded in the modern era. It is a quaint idea that the ancients referred to in terms of vice and virtue.
This book traces the emergence of a runaway moral philosophy and asks what it would mean to reclaim a reverence for Divine Law.
Nonfiction • Philosophy • Culture
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The Crow and The Pitcher: A Retelling of Aesop’s Fable
Overview
A young adult’s story set in a desolate, long-abandoned scene. The crow, in his finest moments, takes stock of his material wealth—living just above the mean—yet forgets his deeper self and sets an example for the wise.
This retelling touches on aspects of the self that so often remain ignored, offering a reflective and emotionally resonant journey for young readers.
Young Adult • Adventure • Emotional Learning
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The Hidden Zoo
Overview
A children’s story set in a secret zoo tucked just beyond ordinary sight, where each animal carries a feeling, a question, or a quiet courage that young readers will recognize in themselves.
The Hidden Zoo invites children into a world of gentle mystery where shy creatures find their voice and overlooked animals become heroes.
Children’s Book • Adventure • Emotional Learning
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Zari’s Big Day, Volume 2: The Problem Maker
Overview
Zari and Noree are two sisters who love solving problems. However, despite their eagerness to help their friends, they are overwhelmed and give up. They wish for an easy way to solve all problems without doing any work. They soon encounter the source of more problems than they had ever seen before. Find out how the two sisters challenge the big problem maker. Follow them on their exciting adventure as they learn about saving our Earth.
This story will teach how to: – Gain a new appreciation for our planet Earth – Build confidence and perseverance in daily life – Appreciate nature as an essential component of life
Children’s Book • Adventure • Emotional Learning
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Overview
Little Zari has a wonderful memory of her grandmother’s garden. But she doesn’t quite know when she can visit. Is it winter, spring, summer, or fall? Follow her as she sorts out the details of her visit to Grandma’s garden, with exquisitely colored illustrations that teach about day and night and the seasons. The book contains a vocabulary lesson and a handy reference to the alphabet and numbers.
Follow little Zari as she yearns to visit Grandma’s garden. She learns about days, nights, weeks, and months. Watch as she moves through each season until she finally gets her wish and shares in nature’s splendor.
Children’s Book • Adventure • Emotional Learning
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Works in progress
I’m always sketching the next thing—sometimes literally. Here are a few projects currently on the table.
Untitled Children’s Series
A sequence of interconnected stories where each book explores a different “hidden” space in the city—attics, stairwells, rooftops, and more.
Status: Concept development
Visual Essay Collection
Short, image-rich essays that blend typography, illustration, and prose to explore attention, care, and creative work.
Status: Early drafting
Fine Art Prints & Originals
Explore my collection of fine art prints, illustrations, and original works available through Fine Art America.
Explore My Artwork
In addition to writing and visual storytelling, I create fine art pieces that explore landscape, geometry, abstraction, and emotional resonance. You can browse my full portfolio, purchase prints, and order framed artwork directly through Fine Art America.
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