Sankofa

Name: Sankofa
Brand: Penguin Workshop
SKU: 9780593385944-PRUSDTR-US
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A Culinary Story of Resilience and Belonging

Eric Adjepong (Author) • Lala Watkins (Illustrator) ... more

Edition: US - Hardback

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English • Age 4 - 8

48 pages • 9.44 x 11.25 x 0.38 in

Approx. weight: 1.01 lb

Publication date: 03 Oct,2023

Barcode: 9780593385944 • Penguin Workshop

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By: Eric Adjepong | Illustrator: Lala Watkins

"Based on his own experiences as a first-generation Ghanaian American growing up in New York City, chef and author Adjepong’s debut picture book beautifully captures Kofi’s complicated feelings of in-betweenness, seeing himself as not quite American enough and not quite Ghanaian enough, even as he tries to connect to his family’s history. A recipe for jollof rice, the dish Kofi proudly shares with his class, is included at the end." —BCCB, starred review

Inspired by acclaimed chef Eric Adjepong’s own childhood, Sankofa is the powerful story of a young boy’s culinary journey 400 years into the past to reconnect with his African roots and find his own place in America. This thoughtful picture book also includes a recipe for jollof rice.

"Adjepong has crafted a delectable story that blends food history and Ghanaian culture. A celebration of food and culture that reminds youngsters to look back as they move forward." —Kirkus Reviews

What if home was a place you’ve never been? For Kofi, a first-generation Ghanaian American boy, home is a country called Ghana. But it’s a place he’s never been. When tasked to bring a dish that best represents his family’s culture to school for a potluck lunch, Kofi is torn. With the help of his Nanabarima (grandfather), Kofi learns the hardship and resilience his family has endured—and how food has always been an integral part their story and culture. Sankofa is a reminder that food can transport you to a place called home—even if you’ve never been.