4+years
Our Story Starts in Africa
Author: Patrice LawrenceIllustrator: Jeanetta GonzalesJoin Tante and her inquisitive niece Paloma as they share the story of how their family came to Trinidad, in the Caribbean. Discover ancient African kingdoms and warrior queens; explore the dark days of colonisation and slavery; and finish with today’s thriving Africa of many faces, places and successes.
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- Own Voice
- Black representation
- Challenges gender stereotypes
- Female lead