Nkemdiche - Why We Do Not Grow Beards
This is a classic Igbo folklore that takes place in an otherworldly time when women grew beards. It is a genesis story of African women and their knack for elaborate hairdos that we have come to admire and love them for today. This Igbo-centric children's book captures the power, creativity, and the sacred practices of feminine beauty throughout the story's beautifully designed illustrations and accurate depictions of Igbo culture as seen and lived by the people in a time before now.
Significantly, we added a glossary of all the Igbo words used throughout the book to help give deeper meanings and context as we introduce the Igbo language to a broader audience.
This is a classic Igbo folklore that takes place in an otherworldly time when women grew beards. It is a genesis story of African women and their knack for elaborate hairdos that we have come to admire and love them for today. This Igbo-centric children's book captures the power, creativity, and the sacred practices of feminine beauty throughout the story's beautifully designed illustrations and accurate depictions of Igbo culture as seen and lived by the people in a time before now.
Significantly, we added a glossary of all the Igbo words used throughout the book to help give deeper meanings and context as we introduce the Igbo language to a broader audience.
This is a classic Igbo folklore that takes place in an otherworldly time when women grew beards. It is a genesis story of African women and their knack for elaborate hairdos that we have come to admire and love them for today. This Igbo-centric children's book captures the power, creativity, and the sacred practices of feminine beauty throughout the story's beautifully designed illustrations and accurate depictions of Igbo culture as seen and lived by the people in a time before now.
Significantly, we added a glossary of all the Igbo words used throughout the book to help give deeper meanings and context as we introduce the Igbo language to a broader audience.
About
Written By - Obiora Nwazota
Illustrated By - Lucie Van Der Elst
Cover Design and Typesetting - Nick Adam and Bud Rodecker of Span in Chicago
Printing - Jelgavas Tipogrāfija
Photography -Valdis Kauliņš. Studio Imagine
ỌKPARA HOUSE© Publishing creates beautiful books that reimagines the rich and vibrant Igbo folktales. Spurred by a lack of representation, we create new narratives and assert control over our image and knowledge assets. We want to stimulate and normalize our story by connecting our present to our past. We are setting standards for African inspired storybooks while making relevant our cultural assets on contemporary lifestyles.
Details
Publisher: Okpara House, April 2021
Language: English
Pages: 27
ISBN: 9781735839707
Size: 12 x 8.5 x 0.25 inches
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