Africa: Ethiopia

The Storyteller’s Beads

During the strife and famine of the 80’s, two Ethiopian girls, one Christian and the other Jewish and blind, struggle to overcome many difficulties, including their prejudices about each other, as they make the dangerous journey out of Ethiopia.

Descriptors: Africa, Ethiopia, Fiction, Young Adult (Gr. 9-12)

The Best Beekeeper Of Lalibela: A Tale From Africa

In the Ethiopian mountain village of Lalibela, famous for its churches and honey, a young girl determines to find a way to be a beekeeper despite being told that is something only men can do.

Descriptors: Africa, Ethiopia, Fiction, Primary (Gr. K-3)