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32 Books Celebrating Africa

32 Books Celebrating Africa

You can borrow these books for FREE through the Boston Public Library (BPL) or preview them through our affiliate link on Amazon.

Bintou's Braids
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Written by Sylviane A. Diouf, a historian who celebrates the African Diaspora, this book is set in a West African village and follows a brave little girl with tuffs.
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The Soccer Fence
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A Story of Friendship, Hope and Apartheid in South Africa
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Nzingha: The Great Warrior of Angola
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Not yet available at the Boston Public Library.
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Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba (Our Ancestories)
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Not yet available at the Boston Public Library.
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The Water Princess
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A girl and her Maman (mom) walk miles to get water.
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Pretty Salma: A Little Red Riding Hood Story from Africa
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This version of Little Red Riding Hood is set in Ghana and the trickster's name is Mr. Dog.
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Cleopatra (Sheroes)
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Available for FREE on ComCat (Massachusetts Library Catalog).
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