{"product_id":"nana-akua-goes-to-school-isbn-9780525581130","title":"Nana Akua Goes to School","description":"\u003cb\u003eWinner of the 2021 Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this moving story that celebrates cultural diversity, a shy girl brings her West African grandmother--whose face bears traditional tribal markings--to meet her classmates. This is a perfect read for back to school!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is Grandparents Day at Zura's elementary school, and the students are excited to introduce their grandparents and share what makes them special. Aleja's grandfather is a fisherman. Bisou's grandmother is a dentist. But Zura's Nana, who is her favorite person in the world, looks a little different from other grandmas. Nana Akua was raised in Ghana, and, following an old West African tradition, has tribal markings on her face. Worried that her classmates will be scared of Nana--or worse, make fun of her--Zura is hesitant to bring her to school. Nana Akua knows what to do, though. With a quilt of traditional African symbols and a bit of face paint, Nana Akua is able to explain what makes her special, and to make all of Zura's classmates feel special, too.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eNana\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e Akua Goes to School:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e“This lovely story explores the perennial fear of being different, while showcasing the great love between a grandparent and grandchild.” \u003ci\u003e—School Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“An open-hearted tribute to children with immigrant parents or grandparents.” \u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This beautiful picture book offers a helpful perspective on cultural differences within a heartening family story.\" \u003ci\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBooklist, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Walker writes convincingly about how difference can cause unease among children, and her story offers a compelling portrait of a grandmother whose pride and poise put that concern to rest.” \u003ci\u003e—Publishers \u003c\/i\u003eWeekly, starred review \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Offers viewers both the comfort of the familiar and, for those unfamiliar with West African arts, a tantalizing introduction to interpreting symbols. Most importantly, this calls for readers and listeners to have faith in youngsters to embrace a new concept with an open mind and enthusiastic spirit.” \u003ci\u003e—The Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Lucky for readers and for Zura, her grandmother has a fascinating cultural tradition that, in her first book for kids, Tricia Elam Walker presents with extraordinary grace and nimbleness. . . . [An] eye-opening picture book.” \u003ci\u003e—Shelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A picture book . . . that captures a complex vulnerability that every child feels at one point or another.” \u003ci\u003e—The Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for April Harrison's \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Is Given From the Heart: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"[An] exquisite story of generosity. . . . Harrison has created soft yet dazzling illustrations for this tribute to faith, hope, and the African-American community.\" \u003ci\u003e—The\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A sweet story . . . enhanced by delectable art from a prodigious new talent.\" \u003ci\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This final book by the late McKissack (\u003ci\u003eLet’s Clap, Jump, Sing \u0026amp; Shout\u003c\/i\u003e) showcases the legendary author’s signature lyricism in full force and receives a stunning, aesthetically ambitious interpretation by Harrison, a fine artist making her picture book debut.\" \u003ci\u003e—Publishers Weekly, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eWhat Is Given from the Heart \u003c\/i\u003eis a loving tribute to collective work, responsibility and the joy that comes from giving freely from the heart.\" \u003ci\u003e—Shelf Awareness, \u003c\/i\u003estarred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A treasure from a marvelous storyteller.\" \u003ci\u003e—School Library Journal, \u003c\/i\u003estarred reviewTricia Elam Walker is the author of the novel \u003ci\u003eBreathing Room,\u003c\/i\u003e among other publications. She is an award-winning fiction and nonfiction writer, cultural and fashion commentator, and blogger who has written for National Public Radio, the \u003ci\u003eWashington Post, Essence \u003c\/i\u003emagazine, \u003ci\u003eHuffPost,\u003c\/i\u003e and more. She practiced law for sixteen years prior to teaching writing in Washington, DC, and Boston. Tricia is  an assistant professor of Creative Writing at Howard University and is working on several projects, including children's books, plays, and a second novel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApril Harrison, a renowned folk artist, is the Coretta Scott King\/John Steptoe New Talent Award-winning illustrator of Patricia C. McKissack's final picture book, \u003ci\u003eWhat Is Given from the Heart\u003c\/i\u003e, which received four starred reviews and which the New York Times Book Review called an \"exquisite story of generosity.\" Her work appears in the public collections of Vanderbilt University, Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, the Atlanta Housing Authority, and the Erskine University Museum and in many private collections. Learn more at aprilsonggallery.com.","brand":"Anne Schwartz Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46301071704293,"sku":"NP9780525581130","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780525581130.jpg?v=1767733447","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/nana-akua-goes-to-school-isbn-9780525581130","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}