A is for Africa

From A to Z, stunning color photographs depict everyday life in Nigeria, where the author-photographer grew up--but the images pictured also represent the rich diversity of Africa, and the warm family ties and traditional village life found throughout this vast colorful continent.

"A talented photographer, Onyefulu [offers] and incisive, sophisticated view of her homeland's rich heritage."--Publishers Weekly

"Visually appealing."--Kirkus Reviews

Author: Ifeoma Onyefulu
Publisher: Puffin Books
Published: 07/01/1997
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 8.10h x 10.70w x 0.20d
ISBN: 9780140562224

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 11001 / A is for Africa


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/23/1997

About the Author
Ifeoma Onyefulu was brought up in a traditional village in Eastern Nigeria. After completing a business management course, she trained as a photographer, contributing to a number of magazines. Ifeoma's highly acclaimed children's books are renowned for countering negative images of Africa by celebrating its traditional village life. Her work has been admired at many exhibitions. A is for Africa, her first book, was chosen as one of Child Education's Best Information Books and Junior Education's Best Books. She has twice won the Children's Africana Book Award: Best Book for Young Children in the USA for Here Comes Our Bride! in 2005 and for Ikenna Goes to Nigeria in 2008.