 | Ayo's Adventure: Across The African Diaspora From Afro To Zulu Author: Drew, Ain Heath | |
| Price: $13.93 | ||
Summary:
An African American boy named Ayo takes a magical journey throughout the African diaspora and experiences the creative and resilient cultures that share his heritage. Endmatter further explores connections between cultures of Africa and those of African descent in the Americas.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (-) (10/01/24)
School Library Journal (08/09/24)
Booklist (10/15/24)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 10/15/2024 This captivating cultural journey through the African diaspora follows Ayo, a curious child who drifts into a dream one night, his imagination leading him on an adventure literally from A to Z. Like other abecedaries, each page highlights a letter of the alphabet, introducing a key piece of vocabulary (with pronunciation guide) tied to one particular country or cultural element. Each addition plays a tangible part in Ayo’s journey but also, over time, weaves together a larger story of diverse cultures and heritage. As text boxes supplement with additional information, the narrative is both accessible and engaging, making it easy to explore and appreciate the breadth of the African diaspora. Young readers can connect through the storytelling as well as Robinson’s eye-catching watercolor illustrations that illuminate each section, bringing Ayo’s dream world to life. Each scene is rendered with vibrant colors and fluid lines that capture the essence of the landscapes, traditions, and people described in Ayo’s alphabet adventure. Rich back matter adds historical and cultural context to each word from A to Z. Recommended for all collections. - Copyright 2024 Booklist.
