Measuring Time
Measuring Time by Helon Habila is a novel about LaMamo and Mamo, twin brothers whose mother died in childbirth. After their mother’s death, the boys are raised by their aunt and their heartless father. The brothers separate when LaMamo runs away to become a solider in a West African civil war and Mamo stays home, too sickened by sickle cell anemia to join his brother. The brothers stay in touch through LaMamo’s letters from the warfront as Mamo goes on to become a brilliant student, defying expectations that he would not live long. » Read more…
Gift of Incense
Jamati was in attendance at The Culture Shop in Washington D.C. as Sierra Leonean owners Valentine and Mona Davies hosted a discussion of the book Gift of Incense – A Story of Love and Revolution in Ethiopia by Judith Ashakih. The book is the personal memoir of Eritrean composer, musician and singer Abubaker Ashakih, as told to and written by Judy, to whom he was married for thirty years until his death in 2002. After an enjoyable evening of literature and fellowship, we sat down with Judy to talk some more about the book and the story behind the book. » Read more…
No Future Without Forgiveness
Desmond Tutu is an activist and Archbishop in the Anglican Church in South Africa. » Read more…
African Folktalkes for the Entire Family
Kiddie Folk Tales by Anita N. Eboka is a unique book with two stories that kids of all ages will love. The stories teach about staying focused and about team spirit, lessons that we can all use. The story The Ant Squad is about an ant named Tito who loves to go to school and is a straight ‘A’ student. Sometimes it seems to his friends that he takes school too seriously and might come across as quite boring. Tito’s friends love to play and have fun round the clock but Tito thinks differently. Find out how he succeeds in motivating his friends to stay focused, and the big reward that follows.
The King Finger is an exciting story about the five fingers that will delight children of all ages. The fingers want to have a King, and each finger thinks he should rule. A big fight breaks out and they stop playing together and talking to each other. Realizing that the conflict is not good for any of them, the fingers decided to work together to resolve their problems. The story teaches important lessons about cooperation as Peter Pointer, Patrick Pinky and Tommy Thumb each make their case for why they should be King. » Read more…
African Folktales for the Entire family
This is a nice book for children. My friend recommended it and I enjoyed reading it to my children. My children especially loved the King Finger. I was surprised at the quality of the work. Africans are really going places and this makes me proud.
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