{"product_id":"sankofa-eric-adjepong-9780593385944","title":"Sankofa: A Culinary Story of Resilience and Belonging","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Based on his own experiences as a first-generation Ghanaian American growing up in New York City, chef and author Adjepong's debut picture book beautifully captures Kofi's complicated feelings of in-betweenness, seeing himself as not quite American enough and not quite Ghanaian enough, even as he tries to connect to his family's history. A recipe for jollof rice, the dish Kofi proudly shares with his class, is included at the end.\" --\u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInspired by acclaimed chef Eric Adjepong's own childhood, \u003ci\u003eSankofa \u003c\/i\u003eis the powerful story of a young boy's culinary journey 400 years into the past to reconnect with his African roots and find his own place in America. This thoughtful picture book also includes a recipe for jollof rice. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Adjepong has crafted a delectable story that blends food history and Ghanaian culture. A celebration of food and culture that reminds youngsters to look back as they move forward.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat if home was a place you've never been? For Kofi, a first-generation Ghanaian American boy, home is a country called Ghana. But it's a place he's never been. When tasked to bring a dish that best represents his family's culture to school for a potluck lunch, Kofi is torn. With the help of his \u003ci\u003eNanabarima \u003c\/i\u003e(grandfather), Kofi learns the hardship and resilience his family has endured--and how food has always been an integral part their story and culture. \u003ci\u003eSankofa \u003c\/i\u003eis a reminder that food can transport you to a place called home--even if you've never been.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Eric Adjepong\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0593385942\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780593385944\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Penguin Workshop\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/03\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 48\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.95lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.30h x 9.20w x 0.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/01\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/15\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 09\/15\/2023 pg. 46\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 10\/27\/2023 pg. 1","brand":"Eric Adjepong","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44132725326079,"sku":"9780593385944","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_bff36adb-dde6-4b56-814b-b09c074c7da1.jpg?v=1687481927","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sankofa-eric-adjepong-9780593385944","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}