IN PERSON, REGISTERED
Celebrate Black History Month with us as we learn about the carnival in Caribbean culture with celebrated author Nadia L. Hohn. Nadia will be reading and discussing her book Malaika's Costume. For families.
About the Book
Malaika's mother can't buy her a carnival costume -- will she still be able to dance in the parade? It's Carnival time. The first Carnival since Malaika's mother moved to Canada to find a good job and provide for Malaika and her grandmother. Her mother promised she would send money for a costume, but when the money doesn't arrive, will Malaika still be able to dance in the parade? A heartwarming story about family, community and the celebration of Carnival, Nadia Hohn's warm and colloquial language and Irene Luxbacher's vibrant collage-style illustrations make this a strikingly original picture book.
About the Author
Nadia L. Hohn is a dynamic "story lady" who has presented to audiences in Canada, United States, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates (UAE), Jamaica, and Trinidad. From the age of six years old, Nadia L. Hohn began writing stories, drawing, and making books. Her award-winning first picture book, Malaika's Costume was published in 2016 and its sequel Malaika's Winter Carnival 2017 by Groundwood Books.
Programmer: Ikhlas
AGE GROUP: | Families |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Events |
TAGS: | Early literacy and early learning | Black History Month | Author Event |
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