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Kende! Kende! Kende!

Authors: Kirsten Cappy and Yaya GentilleIllustrator: Rahana Dariah

As a family flees to escape conflict, colourful illustrations and rhyming poetry follow them on their journey. From a refugee camp to America, the family grows as does their experience of community. A great call-and-response picture book in English and French, with action words in Lingala.

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  • Own Voice
  • Black representation
  • Diverse cast
  • Challenges gender stereotypes
  • Female lead
  • Class/socio-economic diversity