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afro: the girl with the magical hair
When the people of Yackiland run out of Kanek weaves, the kingdom is thrown into chaos. Ruled by an evil, straight hair-obsessed queen for so many years, the people of Yackiland have forgotten how to grow their own hair. It is up to Afro, the girl with the magical hair, to save the kingdom. But the queen has plans of her own…
the chronic school hater
If you have ever been disgruntled about school, written an exam you hated, slept in class, got called stupid, or especially if, like a lot of us out there, you are a Chronic School Hater, you will enjoy this hilarious but practical book on redefining learning. The Chronic school hater is a book that helps teens find learning's happy place for themselves instead of waiting for educational reforms.
my nigeria: people, places and culture
My Nigeria: People, Places and Culture by Constance Omawuni Kola-Lawal
daughters who walk this path
Spirited, intelligent Morayo grows up surrounded by school friends and a busy family in modern-day Ibadan, Nigeria. An adoring little sister, her traditional parents, and a host of aunties and cousins make Morayo’s home their own. So there’s nothing unusual about Morayo’s charming but troubled cousin, Bros T, moving in with the family. At first Morayo and her sister are delighted, but in her innocence, nothing prepares Morayo for the shameful secret Bros T forces upon her.
the source of true beauty - 2017 apen top 25
A compilation of the top 25 stories from the 2017 APEN Short Story Contest.