3 Reasons why children's books about Africa matter

From ONE Thu Nov 20 2014, 16:58:29

Today is Universal Children's Day! In honor of kids everywhere, we're celebrating the winners of the Children's Africana Book Awards (CABA). This award recognizes authors and illustrators who create accurate, quality children's books that counter stereotypical depictions of Africa. When Ifeoma Onyefulu began writing children's books, she was motivated by more than just the desire to become a published...

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