Books by Kim Chakanetsa
Africana: An Encyclopedia of an Amazing Continent
by Kim Chakanetsa & Mayowa Alabi (illustrator)
With the exception of Ancient Egypt, teaching about Africa in schools around the world tends to be sparse. It often seems that little thought is given to the diversity of the continent and its 54 countries, so this information book for kids is extremely welcome. At 96 pages it doesn’t go into depth, but there are two-page spreads for each region (North, East, Central, West and South) about topics such as history, people and culture, wildlife and landscapes, and famous individuals. There are also chapters on Global Africa and how Africa has influenced the rest of the world.
Ages 9-12
Interviews where books by Kim Chakanetsa were recommended
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Full of Life: Exploring Earth’s Biodiversity
by Isabel Thomas & Sara Gillingham (illustrator) -
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The Accidental Stowaway
by Judith Eagle & Kim Geyer (illustrator) -
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How Was That Built? The Stories Behind Awesome Structures
Roma Agrawal, Katie Hickey (illustrator) -
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An Illustrated Collection of Nordic Animal Tales
Pirkko-Liisa Surojegin, translated by Jill G. Timbers -
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Shuna's Journey
by Hayao Miyazaki & translated by Alex Dudok de Wit -
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Africana: An Encyclopedia of an Amazing Continent
by Kim Chakanetsa & Mayowa Alabi (illustrator)
Best Children’s Books of 2022
Best Children’s Books of 2022
2022 has turned out to be a great year for picture books, but we made sure to include plenty of novels and nonfiction for older children as well.
