Where the Black Flowers Bloom
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
Published: 2023
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"Where the Black Flowers Bloom" by Nneka Okoye explores the intricate dynamics of family, identity, and cultural heritage against the backdrop of a contemporary African setting. The story follows a young woman navigating the complexities of her ancestral lineage while grappling with modern societal expectations. As she uncovers long-buried family secrets and confronts the legacies of her forebears, she learns about resilience, love, and the transformative power of understanding one's roots. With rich imagery and poignant themes, the narrative delves into the struggle for self-acceptance and the enduring bond of family, illustrating that growth often stems from confronting the past. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.
This book was published in 2023 by HarperCollins .
Ronald L. Smith is the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award-winning author of Hoodoo , The Owls Have Come to Take Us Away , and Black Panther: The Young Prince . He lives in Baltimore, Maryland. strangeblackflowers. com