Reviewed Stacey Sewall Review Source: Africa Access Book Author: Walking for Water tells the story of Victor and his twin sister, Linesi, who live in a village in Malawi. The children have turned 8 years old, and Linesi must now begin helping the women and older girls fetch water each day from the river instead […]
When Stars Are Scattered
Reviewed by Lidwien Kapteijns Book Source: African Access Book Author: This graphic novel for 9-12 year-old readers is a real masterpiece. It is based on the life of a Somali boy called Omar, who had to flee his rural village in Somalia in 1991 when he was four, and, together with his mentally challenged younger […]
The Arabic Quilt: An Immigrant Story
Reviewed by Karen Leggett Abouraya Book Source: African Access Book Author: Egyptian-born author Aya Khalil has focused her picture book on immigrant children who may love the traditions of their family and homeland, but seek desperately to fit into their American world. On her first day in third grade in a new school, Kanzi hears […]
The Night Before Eid: A Muslim Family Story
Reviewed by Heba F. El-Shazli Reviewed Source: Africa Access Book Author: The holy month of Ramadan is a special time of the year for every Muslim family around the world. The end of Ramadan is joyfully celebrated with a holiday named Eid El Fitr, which celebrates the end of a month of fasting from sunrise […]
Fly High, Lolo
Reviewed by Patricia Kuntz Reviewed Source: Africa Access Book Author: Niki Daly is a well known children’s picture book author/illustrator. The Children’s Africana Book Award committee has recognized his excellence in several picture books: Jamela’s Dress (1999), What’s Cooking Jamela (2001) and Once Upon a Time (2003). Fly High, Lolo is Daly’s fourth book about Lolo, a young girl in […]
Bottle Tops: The Art of El Anatsui
Reviewed by Veronika Jenke Reviewed Source: Africa Access Book Author: The picture book Bottle Tops: The Art of El Anatsui introduces El, as he calls himself, and his innovative process of creating massive assemblages that are both textile-like and sculptural. A living artist born in Ghana, West Africa, El lives, teaches and works as an […]
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