Once again, I was drawn to a book because of its cover, and what a stunning cover it is. Firekeeper’s Daughter is the YA debut novel by Angeline Boulley and narrated by Isabella Star La Blanc. It tells the story of Duanis, an Ojibwe teenage girl who ends up assisting the FBI, as an informant […]
Judah’s resilience was well depicted throughout the book, despite the numerous tragic events that befell her. The book was well researched, and giving Judah a Swahili voice was quite original and the Transatlantic Slave Trade is often depicted as being focused on West Africa. It has definitely made me want to learn more about that. […]
The Day I am beginning to learnthat life-altering news is often like a premature birth:ill-timed, catching someone unaware,emotionally unprepared& often where they shouldn’t be: © Elizabeth Acevedo, Clap When You Land The title Clap When You Land resonated with me, as it is something anyone who has flown to the Caribbean or Africa has experienced. It […]
I listen to a lot of podcasts but haven’t really got into the audio book thing as an adult. I might give it a try. An Audible trial offers a great way for a new customer to try audiobooks and make the most of every moment. With their trial, a customer will receive: One free […]
Elaine Adu-Poku 