pickThis book was about a nana who was from a different culture than most of the people in their town and had to face the backlash of the marks on her faces. She goes into school on grandparents day and has the best activity for all the kids to see and start to understand her culture.
This book is great to teach children about new cultures! It teaches readers about the west African culture of Ghana, and also teaches children to be proud of who they are and where they come from. This is a very powerful read.
pickPicture book, published 2020. In the front cover of this book, the author dives readers the Adinkra symbols and their meanings before the book even starts. The book shows the Ghana West African culture and teaches children about their foods and customs. It also teaches children to be proud of who they are and where they come from. They should be proud of their families as well.
This is such a beautiful story. It is realistic and comforting. I think many people can relate to how the young girl feels about her grandmother and worry about the judgment of others. I learned about the culture and tradition of Ghanda too!
pickThis is a beautiful book. The illustrations are beautiful and comforting, along with the wording. This picture book is unique and uses lines and shapes to add to the story! Learning about culture from this book.
‘That in this country I often notice people who put tattoos on their body that have a special meaning‘
