![]() Johnson, Bill Traylor… but books? They have certainly inspired me. I’m racking my brains for a good inspiring book but in vain… maybe this is the point of the Diverse Voices list? There are some great African American painters whose work I think of a lot, like Clementine Hunter, Sam Doyle, William H. My inspirations for the African books I’ve worked on for Andersen have come from travels I’ve made in Africa and local art I’ve seen there. Arresting, poignant and historically significant, this book should be read by every teen, of African descent or otherwise.Ĭhris Corr, co-author o f The Goggle Eyed Goat This classic was my introduction to the world of African literature in high school. Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe (YA/adult). ![]() The fact that the story shines a light on the reality of forced marriages – and the fact that the heroine saves the day – makes it a must-read for me. I loved Sufiya’s depiction of Pakistan – its culture and traditions – and the vivid characters. ![]() ![]() Secrets of the Henna Girl by Sufiya Ahmed (YA). Also Jamila Gavin's Grandpa Chatterji books and pic book The Silence Seeker by Ben Morley & Carl Pearce- MirrorsWindowsDoors October 14, 2014 ![]()
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