by Ifeoma Onyefulu (Author)
From A to Z, stunning color photographs depict everyday life in Nigeria, where the author-photographer grew up--but the images pictured also represent the rich diversity of Africa, and the warm family ties and traditional village life found throughout this vast colorful continent.
"A talented photographer, Onyefulu [offers] and incisive, sophisticated view of her homeland's rich heritage."--
Publishers Weekly "Visually appealing."--
Kirkus ReviewsAuthor Biography
Ifeoma Onyefulu was brought up in a traditional village in Eastern Nigeria. After completing a business management course, she trained as a photographer, contributing to a number of magazines. Ifeoma's highly acclaimed children's books are renowned for countering negative images of Africa by celebrating its traditional village life. Her work has been admired at many exhibitions. A is for Africa, her first book, was chosen as one of Child Education's Best Information Books and Junior Education's Best Books. She has twice won the Children's Africana Book Award: Best Book for Young Children in the USA for Here Comes Our Bride! in 2005 and for Ikenna Goes to Nigeria in 2008.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.2 x 8.1 x 10.7 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: July 01, 1997
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: A is for Africa
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 4.5
Point Value: 0.5
