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Commeh, Kobina

Kwesi and Nana Ruby Learn to Swim

32 pp. | Barefoot | February, 2025 | Trade ISBN 9798888593622 $17.99
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Bárbara Quintino. This tender intergenerational story follows Kwesi, a Ghanaian American boy who overcomes his fear of water with the support of his grandmother -- who, in turn, faces her own. The vibrant mixed-media illustrations in a Naïve art style add warmth and cultural depth to this emotional journey of courage, heritage, and healing. Rich back matter -- including a glossary, cultural notes, and a seek-and-find activity -- beautifully extends the story’s impact, grounding it in Ghanaian traditions and African American history.
Reviewer: Summer Edward

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