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Telling African Stories in Children’s Books
March 1, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST
Free
To celebrate BCBW, Evelyn Olutola Logan, author of On the Streets of Ondo hosts a discussion panel with African storytellers. A must attend event, this panel will delve into why African stories are important for children around the world, what it means for African culture and traditions to be represented in published books, some challenges with publishing African stories, some personal experiences, how these stories can shape future generations, and more.
This panel features:
Christine Mapondera, author of Makanaka’s World: Adventure in Morocco
Ekiuwa Aire, author of Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba
Erica Asante, author of Threads of Me; Kente for Show and Tell
Omobola Imoisili, creator of Teni & Tayo Creations