The Adventures of Kojo and Ama (PB) (2021)

Join Kojo and Ama and their pet, Sheba the Cat, as they learn about their history, hear about great people that came before them, and go on many adventures in these stories that combine excitement, fun and suspense with lessons in pride and heritage:

• Sheba the Cat
• Danger in the Park after Dark
• The Man with the Red, Black, and Green Cap
• Smoke and Flames
• Fun in the Sun
• Kings and Queens of the Nile
• Save the Land

This Africentric primer for young readers also includes Notes for the Parent and Teacher and Questions and Activities for the Reader that strengthen basic reading and comprehension skills. Richly colored illustrations bring added life to the stories!

In The Adventures of Kojo and Ama, author Nkechi Taifa explores values centered around unity, responsibility, purpose, pride, and self-esteem. Her tales illustrate the importance of safety and caution. They also help educate learners about discrimination in society.