I'll see you in Ijebu
"A Catholic girl growing up in the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria takes a trip to spend a week with her Muslim extended family in the countryside town of Ijebu to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Her days in Ijebu are filled with celebrations, traditions and special time connecting with family. Breathtaking...
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Concord, MA :
Barefoot Books,
2024.
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| Summary: | "A Catholic girl growing up in the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria takes a trip to spend a week with her Muslim extended family in the countryside town of Ijebu to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Her days in Ijebu are filled with celebrations, traditions and special time connecting with family. Breathtaking illustration and poetic writing draws the reader into the sensory experience of celebrating Eid in Nigeria, while detailed endmatter includes information about Nigeria and Eid al-Adha, recipe for Nigerian puff puff and more."-- |
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| Item Description: | First published in the United States of America by Barefoot Books, Inc and in Great Britain by Barefoot Books Ltd in 2024. |
| Physical Description: | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm |
| ISBN: | 9781646868438 1646868439 |
| Author Notes: | Diana Ejaita works as an illustrator and textile designer in Berlin. What sets her illustrations apart is a combination of dramatically contrasting areas of black and white with soft patterns and textures that create images that portray the strength of femininity. Born in Cremona, Italy with Nigerian origins, her aesthetic pays homage to her lineage. |
