Region: Mali

Never Forgotten

By Book Importer | Published: November 21, 2011

This gorgeous picture book by Newbery Honor winner Patricia C. McKissack and two-time Caldecott Medal-winning husband-and-wife team Leo and Diane Dillon is sure to become a treasured keepsake for African American families. Set in West Africa, here is a lyrical story-in-verse about a young black boy who is kidnapped and sold into slavery, which will [...]

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Desert Elephants

By Book Importer | Published: September 26, 2011

Each year the desert elephants of Mali, West Africa, travel a 300-mile path to search for water. They peacefully pass through the lands of the Tuareg, Dogon, and Fulani people while following the longest migration route of any elephant in the world.

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Sundiata: Lion King of Mali

By Book Importer | Published: August 15, 2011

The story of Sundiata, who overcame physical handicaps, social disgrace, and strong opposition to rule Mali in the thirteenth century.

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African Beginnings

By Book Importer | Published: June 14, 2011

From the ancient kingdom of Kush, whose black pharaohs ruled Egypt for nearly a century, to the sixteenth-century empire of the Kongo, whose emperor was so powerful he was able to halt the trade in slaves for a number of years, the African continent rang with a series of glorious civilizations that have had a [...]

Other Descriptors: Africa, Benin, Egypt, Ghana, Intermediate (ages 9-14), Nonfiction, Picture Book, Zimbabwe » Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

A Gift from Childhood:Memories of an African Boyhood

By Book Importer | Published: February 2, 2011

Baba Wagué is only four years old when he is sent to the tiny Malian village of Kassaro to be raised by his paternal grandparents, according to the family tradition. He is most unhappy about this at first, but under his grandmother’s patient and wise tutelage he comes to love his close-knit village community. He [...]

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The Hatseller and the Monkeys

By Book Importer | Published: February 2, 2011

An African version of the familiar story of a man who sets off to sell his hats, only to have them stolen by a treeful of mischievous monkeys.

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The Magic Gourd (Aesop Prize (Awards))

By Book Importer | Published: February 2, 2011

Brother Rabbit and Chameleon teach a greedy king the importance of generosity and friendship.

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The Hunterman And The Crocodile

By Book Importer | Published: February 2, 2011

Donso, a West African hunterman, learns the importance of living in harmony with nature and the necessity of placing humans among, not above, all other living things.

Other Descriptors: Africa, Early Years (ages 2-6), Folklore, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9) » Themes: , » 1 Comment

Thank You, World

By Book Importer | Published: October 1, 2009

Eight very different kids, from eight different continents, all go about their day and experience the same moments of happiness: greeting the sun in the morning, swinging on a swing, flying a kite, being tucked in by Mommy at bedtime.

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Mali

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

This book provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and culture of Mali in Africa.

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