Chez Alpha Books-Dakar
Cite Africa (Ouakam)-Behind YumYums
+221 77 5760784 / +221 33 8206359
Cite Africa (Ouakam)-Behind YumYums
+221 77 5760784 / +221 33 8206359
Welcome! Chez Alpha Books is an English resource center in Dakar, Senegal that provides the community access to diverse books in English with a focus on The Diaspora and World Literature. We also offer a lending library with 2000 + books for readers of all ages along with an array of programs and services that support English language learners. In addition, we assist students identify short an long-term study opportunities worldwide!
Earth Day 2024
The Unsung Hero Who Saved a Florida Beach: MaVynee Betsch surrendered her wealth and her career, and dedicated her life to preserving American Beach, a dune-dappled stretch of sand 40 miles northwest of Jacksonville that was among the most popular vacation spots for African Americans during the Jim Crow era.
The fact you don’t hear MaVynee Oshun Betsch mentioned alongside conservationists like John Muir, Aldo Leopold, and perhaps Rachel Carson says more about who we enshrine in history books than Betsch’s remarkable contributions to the environmental movement and her valiant campaign to save a landmark of Black history.
American Beach is not unique in serving those who were barred by law or by custom from recreation opportunities others took for granted. Black beach communities sprang up in coastal areas nationwide during the first half of the 20th century, with notable examples in Sag Harbor on Long Island and Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard. Yet despite the fact such places are significant to Black history, there’s been little effort to preserve them. https://grist.org/.../mavynee-betsch-unsung-hero-who.../
The fact you don’t hear MaVynee Oshun Betsch mentioned alongside conservationists like John Muir, Aldo Leopold, and perhaps Rachel Carson says more about who we enshrine in history books than Betsch’s remarkable contributions to the environmental movement and her valiant campaign to save a landmark of Black history.
American Beach is not unique in serving those who were barred by law or by custom from recreation opportunities others took for granted. Black beach communities sprang up in coastal areas nationwide during the first half of the 20th century, with notable examples in Sag Harbor on Long Island and Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard. Yet despite the fact such places are significant to Black history, there’s been little effort to preserve them. https://grist.org/.../mavynee-betsch-unsung-hero-who.../
Here's What We're Reading in April 2024!
A little bit of something for everyone with a mix of classics, new reads, and must-reads! Visit Chez Alpha Books Tuesday-Saturday, 10h-18h. We're located in Ouakam behind YumYums.
Tel/Whatsapp 77 576 078
Tel/Whatsapp 77 576 078
SEWN MAGAZINE
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Each issue of SEWN is a treasure trove. Here you discover the stories of renowned creators and hidden gems in the making world, equally talented and inspiring. SEWN Magazine is your gateway to exploring diverse skill sets and experiences, offering makers of all levels the chance to shine and share their unique vision with our readers
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The magazine is on sale at: https://lnkd.in/gnfxSjZq
Each issue of SEWN is a treasure trove. Here you discover the stories of renowned creators and hidden gems in the making world, equally talented and inspiring. SEWN Magazine is your gateway to exploring diverse skill sets and experiences, offering makers of all levels the chance to shine and share their unique vision with our readers
This issue will be on sale until May 14th. Please keep in mind this date if you want to purchase a copy. It's the only way to guarantee you'll get one. If we have any extra magazines, they will be sold at a higher price than the pre-sale magazines."
Please make this investment and check out my work along with the other creators here!
Talking about CHEZ ALPHA BOOKS
New Arrivals in the Lending Library
Inspired by the many Indigenous-led movements across North America, We Are Water Protectors issues an urgent rallying cry to safeguard the Earth's water from harm and corruption--a bold and lyrical picture book written by Carole Lindstrom and vibrantly illustrated by Michaela Goade.
Two great-grandchildren ask their grandmother 15 questions about the man they remember as Grandad, and the world remembers as Nelson Mandela, the global icon of peace and forgiveness who spent 27 years in prison. They learn that he was a freedom fighter who put down his weapons for the sake of peace, and who then became the President of South Africa and a Nobel Peace Prize-winner, and realise that they can continue his legacy in the world today.
The 1619 Project’s lyrical picture book in verse chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resistance in the United States, thoughtfully rendered by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and Newbery honor-winning author Renée Watson.
Register today for the Lending Library at Chez Alpha Books and get started reading.
Two great-grandchildren ask their grandmother 15 questions about the man they remember as Grandad, and the world remembers as Nelson Mandela, the global icon of peace and forgiveness who spent 27 years in prison. They learn that he was a freedom fighter who put down his weapons for the sake of peace, and who then became the President of South Africa and a Nobel Peace Prize-winner, and realise that they can continue his legacy in the world today.
The 1619 Project’s lyrical picture book in verse chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resistance in the United States, thoughtfully rendered by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and Newbery honor-winning author Renée Watson.
Register today for the Lending Library at Chez Alpha Books and get started reading.
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