Amira is excited for her baby sister's naming ceremony. Friends and family will come to suggest names for the new child. A beautifully illustrated story about multiple generations and family traditions. Favorite quote, "how do I pick a name for baby sister ...think of something meaningful that you would want her to have. A blessing, a wish, a story. Each of your names were carefully picked just for you."

This lovely story was inspired by the Gambian tradition of giving a child a thread when the parent is away. The story starts with the thread that attaches a mother and child at birth and stretches and unwinds as the child grows.

Afia's parents were born in Ghana and her Nana still lives there. When Nana visits she brings colorful Kente cloth, beautiful wood carvings and tells stories about the tropical country. Her father shows her a map of Ghana, explains the 2 seasons, 16 regions, and 20 languages in preparation for their family trip. When they arrive, Afia is blown away by her grandmother's fancy home. She also gets to eat traditional foods, explore the Palace Museum and understand the heroes behind the city's statues. A beautifully illustrated story about a girl discovering her family history and royal past. Available for FREE on ComCat (Massachusetts Library Catalog).

An adorable story that follows a pair of red shoes loved by two different wearers.

A must-read Yoruba creation story that acknowledges gods and goddesses. It also beautifully depicts huemans carefully crafted with clay from the Earth.

Not yet available at the Boston Public Library.

"A young girl's Auntie Fatma puts her to bed, singing a lullaby filled with rich imagery of her home in Egypt." - Amazon