Chez Alpha Books-Cite Africa (Ouakam) Behind YumYums / +221 77 5760784 +77 6426383
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These Books are Making a Big Impression in Dakar!
OF WOMEN AND FROGS by Bisi Adjapon:
Set partly in Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal, the narrator of this story is Esi, a feisty half-Nigerian girl growing up in post-colonial Ghana, with occasional visits to her maternal family in Lagos. A graduate of the University of Dakar and University of Ghana with extensive professional experience in diplomatic and international affairs, writer Bisi Adjapon has written an engrossing coming of age story of a girl’s self-actualization amidst political upheaval during the time when Jerry Rawlings was president in Ghana. For this book launch, Chez Alpha Books will organize school visits, public readings, book fairs and a discussion with new
writers interested in learning more about the ins and outs of publishing. https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/15-best-books-of-2018.html
https://artsandafrica.com/interview-with-bisi-adjapon-autho…
Set partly in Ghana, Nigeria, and Senegal, the narrator of this story is Esi, a feisty half-Nigerian girl growing up in post-colonial Ghana, with occasional visits to her maternal family in Lagos. A graduate of the University of Dakar and University of Ghana with extensive professional experience in diplomatic and international affairs, writer Bisi Adjapon has written an engrossing coming of age story of a girl’s self-actualization amidst political upheaval during the time when Jerry Rawlings was president in Ghana. For this book launch, Chez Alpha Books will organize school visits, public readings, book fairs and a discussion with new
writers interested in learning more about the ins and outs of publishing. https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/15-best-books-of-2018.html
https://artsandafrica.com/interview-with-bisi-adjapon-autho…
SUNUY XALE - LOVING THIS at Chez Alpha Books!
Writer Toni Morrison said, “If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” Karoliina Halsti-Ndiaye and Marjo Smolander did just that when they created The Sunuy Xale (Our Children) project that promotes material in Wolof language for children. Their aim is to support language learning and the development of cultural identity. The material is specifically targeted to both bilingual families and native Wolof speakers.
Wolof is spoken in the regions of Senegal, Gambia and Mauritania and it has a strong role in Senegal as a widely spoken uniting native language. Today Wolof speakers live around the world. The Sunuy Xale project project aims to publish material only in the Wolof language, so it works with Wolof -speaking communities worldwide.
The first book and music publication ”Sunuy Xale” published in November 2018 includes a book and CD that can be purchased separately or together. Children will learn the language through simple stories and songs. The book illustrations and stories present West-African everyday-life and the cultural environment. Providing stories that children can easily identify with strengthens the development of their cultural identity. The book includes lyrics and musical notes for recording. The music was recorded in Dakar, Senegal in December 2017 with Senegalese musicians and children
Karoliina Halsti-Ndiaye holds a Master of Art with Marjo Smolander having a Master of Music and Music pedagogy.
Writer Toni Morrison said, “If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.” Karoliina Halsti-Ndiaye and Marjo Smolander did just that when they created The Sunuy Xale (Our Children) project that promotes material in Wolof language for children. Their aim is to support language learning and the development of cultural identity. The material is specifically targeted to both bilingual families and native Wolof speakers.
Wolof is spoken in the regions of Senegal, Gambia and Mauritania and it has a strong role in Senegal as a widely spoken uniting native language. Today Wolof speakers live around the world. The Sunuy Xale project project aims to publish material only in the Wolof language, so it works with Wolof -speaking communities worldwide.
The first book and music publication ”Sunuy Xale” published in November 2018 includes a book and CD that can be purchased separately or together. Children will learn the language through simple stories and songs. The book illustrations and stories present West-African everyday-life and the cultural environment. Providing stories that children can easily identify with strengthens the development of their cultural identity. The book includes lyrics and musical notes for recording. The music was recorded in Dakar, Senegal in December 2017 with Senegalese musicians and children
Karoliina Halsti-Ndiaye holds a Master of Art with Marjo Smolander having a Master of Music and Music pedagogy.
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Study Abroad
If you don't have your Bac, contact Chez Alpha Books to learn more about high school completion options in the U.S. Finish high school and start college at the same time. For more info contact chezalphabks@yahoo.com
For more information on study abroad options visit http://www.chezalphabks.com/education.html
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Wonderful New Reads
One great book deserves two others. KINTU, EVERFAIR and CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE all together Chez AlphaBooks
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