Celebrate Black History Month with us as w e learn about the carnival in Caribbean culture with celebrated author Nadia L. Hohn. Nadia will be readin g and discussing her book Malaika's Costume. For families.
\nAbout the Book
\nMalaika's mother can't buy her a carnival costume -- will she still be able to dance in the parade? It's Carnival t ime. The first Carnival since Malaika's mother moved to Canada to find a g ood job and provide for Malaika and her grandmother. Her mother promised s he would send money for a costume\, but when the money doesn't arrive\, wi ll Malaika still be able to dance in the parade? A heartwarming story abou t family\, community and the celebration of Carnival\, Nadia Hohn's warm a nd colloquial language and Irene Luxbacher's vibrant collage-style illustr ations make this a strikingly original picture book. \;
\nNadia L. Hohn is a dynamic "story lady " who has presented to audiences in Canada\, United States\, United Kingdo m\, United Arab Emirates (UAE)\, Jamaica\, and Trinidad. \; From the a ge of six years old\, Nadia L. Hohn began writing stories\, drawing\, and making books. Her award-winning first picture book\, \;Malaika's Costu me \;was published \;in 2016 and its sequel \;Malaika's Winter Carnival \;2017 by Groundwood Books.
\nProgrammer: \; Ikhla s
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