Cultural Region/African
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Taking the Plunge Into Ethiopia: Tales of a Peace Corp Volunteer
$24.95 Read moreFrom 1968 until 1970, William Hershey served as the only Peace Corps volunteer in a small Ethiopian town. Hershey taught seventh and eighth grade students the English that they would need to continue … [more below]
- Series: Bliss Institute
- Author: Hershey, William
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 134
- Publish Date: September 12 2023
- ISBN10: 1629222666
- Language: English
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Wherever I Go
$19.99 Read moreA hopeful and timely picture book about a spirited little girl living in a refugee camp.
Of all her friends, Abia has been at the Shimelba Refugee Camp the longest–seven years, four months, and sixte- Author: Copp, Mary Wagley
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: April 21 2020
- ISBN10: 1534419195
- Language: English
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The Dark Child: The Autobiography of an African Boy
$19.00 Read moreThe Dark Child is a distinct and graceful memoir of French author Camara Laye’s youth in the village of Koroussa, French Guinea.
Long regarded as Africa’s preeminent Francophone novelist, Laye (1928-- Author: Laye, Camara
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 192
- Publish Date: January 01 1954
- ISBN10: 080901548X
- Language: English
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Croatia: Istria: With Rijeka and the Slovenian Adriatic
$23.99 Read moreThis new, thoroughly updated ninth edition of Bradt’s Tanzania Safari Guide remains the only practical guidebook to the country that reflects tourism’s shift away from backpackers and budget camping s… [more below]
- Author: Evans, Thammy
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: August 01 2023
- ISBN10: 1784779423
- Language: English
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Lost Boy, Lost Girl: Escaping Civil War in Sudan
$15.95 Read moreOne of thousands of children who fled strife in southern Sudan, John Bul Dau survived hunger, exhaustion, and violence. His wife, Martha, endured similar hardships. In this memorable book, the two con… [more below]
- Author: Dau, John Bul
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 160
- Publish Date: October 12 2010
- ISBN10: 142630708X
- Language: English
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Symbiosis (Shuri: A Black Panther Novel #3)
$17.99 Read moreNew York Times bestselling author Nic Stone takes Shuri to uncharted parts of Wakanda in this original adventure
The royal palace of Wakanda is one of, if not the most, secure facilities on this planet
- Author: Stone, Nic
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 272
- Publish Date: January 04 2022
- ISBN10: 1338766538
- Language: English
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Sankofa
$26.00 Read moreA REESE’S BOOK CLUB PICK AN AMAZON BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR
“A beautiful exploration of the often complex parameters of freedom, prejudice, and individual sense of self. Chibundu Onuzo has written a capt- Author: Onuzo, Chibundu
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 304
- Publish Date: October 05 2021
- ISBN10: 1646220838
- Language: English
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The Blue Nile
$17.99 Add to cartIn the first half of the nineteenth century, only a small handful of Westerners had ventured into the regions watered by the Nile River on its long journey from Lake Tana in Abyssinia to the Mediterra
- Author: Moorehead, Alan
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 368
- Publish Date: October 17 2000
- ISBN10: 0060956402
- Language: English
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Nelson Mandela
$11.99 Add to cartThis stunning picture book biography of Nelson Mandela by Kadir Nelson is a recipient of the Coretta Scott King Honor award.
In this lush, acclaimed book, award-winning author-illustrator Kadir Nelson
- Author: Nelson, Kadir
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 40
- Publish Date: May 14 2019
- ISBN10: 0061783773
- Language: English
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Cultural Traditions in South Africa
$9.95 Read moreSouth Africa is known as the “Rainbow Nation” because the people who live there have come from many different backgrounds. This fascinating book describes the holidays and family celebrations inspired… [more below]
- Series: Cultural Traditions in My World
- Author: Aloian, Molly
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: May 13 2014
- ISBN10: 0778703169
- Language: English
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Anansi and the Talking Melon
$8.99 Add to cartWhen Anansi the Spider gets stuck in a melon, he decides to pass his time by doing what he’s best at–tricking the other animals around him.
When his melon begins talking, Elephant is so impressed h… [more below]- Series: Anansi the Trickster #3
- Author: Kimmel, Eric A.
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 36
- Publish Date: January 01 1994
- ISBN10: 0823411672
- Language: English
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Black Refractions: Highlights from the Studio Museum in Harlem
$45.00 Read moreAn authoritative guide to one of the world’s most important collections of African-American art, with works by artists from Romare Bearden to Kehinde Wiley.
The artists featured in Black Refractions,- Author: Choi, Connie H.
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 232
- Publish Date: January 15 2019
- ISBN10: 0847866386
- Language: English
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Mental Fight: An Epic Poem
$21.99 Read moreAn epic poem touching on issues of racism, intolerance, and environmental destruction, from the Booker Prize-winning author.
There is much to celebrate in the human journey so far–art in all its form- Author: Okri, Ben
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 96
- Publish Date: October 10 2023
- ISBN10: 1635422906
- Language: English
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South Africa – Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
$12.99 Read moreSouth Africa has been described as “A World in One Country” and a “Rainbow Nation.” Its landscape ranges from miles of glorious beaches to the inland desert of the Karoo, the sweeping grasslands of th… [more below]
- Series: Culture Smart! The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture
- Author: Morris, Isabella
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 168
- Publish Date: February 01 2018
- ISBN10: 1857338723
- Language: English
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You’re a Star, Lolo!
$12.95 Read morePart of Niki Daly’s Lolo series
Lolo’s back for a whole new set of adventures in You’re a Star, Lolo, the third book in Niki Daly’s Lolo series for beginning readers. Whether it’s turning her garden i
- Series: Lolo Early Reader
- Author: Daly, Niki
- Binding: Hardcover
- Page Count: 98
- Publish Date: May 11 2021
- ISBN10: 194639551X
- Language: English
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Mystery of Meerkat Hill
$7.99 Read morePrecious wants to be a detective when she grows up. She is always practicing at being a detective by asking questions and finding out about other people’s lives. There are two new students in her clas… [more below]
- Series: Precious Ramotswe Mysteries for Young Readers #2
- Author: McCall Smith, Alexander
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 112
- Publish Date: October 22 2013
- ISBN10: 0345804465
- Language: English
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Creative Haven African Glamour Coloring Book
$6.99 Read moreBestselling coloring book artist Marjorie Sarnat has teamed with fashion designer Cia Slater to create this gorgeous collection of 31 classic African-inspired images. Striking silhouetted figures wear… [more below]
- Series: Creative Haven Coloring Books
- Author: Sarnat, Marjorie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 64
- Publish Date: June 13 2018
- ISBN10: 0486821641
- Language: English
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Nelson Mandela: No Easy Walk to Freedom
$7.99 Add to cartFrom his humble beginnings in rural South Africa to his tragic death at age 95 in 2013, Nelson Mandela’s life is a tale of inspiration and courage. The most up-to-date biography of Nelson Mandela.
This… [more below]
- Author: Denenberg, Barry
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 240
- Publish Date: January 28 2014
- ISBN10: 0545669111
- Language: English
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Cultural Traditions in Kenya
$9.95 Read moreThis engaging book celebrates a year of holidays and traditions representing Kenya’s many cultural groups. Readers will learn about the strong tradition of song and dance in Kenya and also how family … [more below]
- Series: Cultural Traditions in My World
- Author: Burns, Kylie
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 32
- Publish Date: February 28 2015
- ISBN10: 0778780686
- Language: English
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A Map of Absence: An Anthology of Palestinian Writing on the Nakba
$23.95 Add to cartA Map of Absence presents the finest poetry and prose by Palestinian writers over the last seventy years. Featuring writers in the diaspora and those living under occupation, these striking entries pa
- Author: Alshaer, Atef
- Binding: Paperback
- Page Count: 272
- Publish Date: September 24 2019
- ISBN10: 0863569900
- Language: English
