Nana Akua Goes to School
No. of pages 40
Published: 2020
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In "Nana Akua Goes to School," a young girl named Zura is excited for the upcoming school year but feels nervous about introducing her grandmother, Nana Akua, who has a unique cultural background. Nana Akua, who comes from Ghana, is proud of her heritage and the traditional symbols she wears on her skin, which represent their family's stories. When Zura's classmates don't understand these symbols, Zura finds a way to share her Nana's vibrant culture with them. The story beautifully highlights themes of love, identity, and the importance of sharing one’s culture, fostering understanding and connection among generations. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children in preschool-3rd grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.
There are 40 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Schwartz & Wade Books .
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Alsc Award - Notable Children's Book
This book was recognised in the Notable Children's Book category of the Alsc Award.
Ezra Jack Keats Book Award - Best New Illustrator/Writer
This book was recognised in the Best New Illustrator/Writer category of the Ezra Jack Keats Book Award . The EJK Award is given annually to an outstanding new writer and new illustrator by the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation. An Honor Books category was added in 2012. A distinguished selection committee of early childhood education specialists, librarians, illustrators and experts in childrens literature reviews the entries, seeking books that portray the universal qualities of childhood, a strong and supportive family, and the multicultural nature of our world. The EJK Award was co-presented by the New York Public Library from 1986 to 2011. Since 2012, the de Grummond Childrens Literature Collection has co-presented the award at the Childrens Book Festival, held in April at the University of Southern Mississippi, in Hattiesburg.To be eligible, writers and illustrators must have had no more than three books previously published.
Red Clover Award
This book was recognised by the Red Clover Award.