Download or read book Children of West Africa written by Alfred Allotey Acquaye and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the daily life of children in seventeen countries of West Africa with emphasis on their family duties, school, customs, and amusements.
Download or read book Child Fostering in West Africa written by Erdmute Alber and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2013-05-15 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Child fostering is an age-old and also modern phenomenon whose importance stretches much further than the boundaries of so-called ‘traditional’ African societies. As a mobile and creative kinship practice, child fostering is of growing importance in the global world as it goes along with other forms of mobility such as migration and transnationalism. The book aims to revitalize the study of fostering by situating the issue in more recent theoretical approaches to kinship. It also examines what functionalist and structuralist theory may still contribute to the understanding of child fostering. Historical and recent child fostering practices in several West African countries are discussed from the angles of Anthropology, History and Law.
Download or read book The Beauty of an African Child written by Ayodeji Quadri and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-07-29 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Description The Beauty of an African Child: Inspired by West Africa by Quadri Ayodeji Wasiu is a heartfelt exploration and celebration of the lives of children in West Africa. This book delves deep into the rich tapestry of cultures, traditions, and stories that define this vibrant region, shining a light on the resilience, creativity, and boundless potential of its youngest inhabitants. Through a series of captivating chapters, readers are taken on a journey across West Africa, from the bustling markets of Lagos to the serene villages of Burkina Faso. The book paints a vivid picture of the everyday joys and challenges faced by West African children, highlighting their strength, dreams, and the unique beauty they bring to the world. The Beauty of an African Child covers a wide array of themes, including: The rich diversity of West African cultures, music, dance, and festivals. The importance of family and community support systems. The power of education and the inspiring stories of young scholars. The resilience of children overcoming poverty, conflict, and other obstacles. The preservation of traditional knowledge and practices. The impact of grassroots initiatives and community leaders. The role of creativity, sports, and artistic expression in the lives of children. The importance of dreams and the support systems that nurture them. This book also serves as a call to action, urging governments, organizations, and individuals to invest in the future of West Africa by empowering its children. It emphasizes the need for quality education, healthcare, and opportunities to ensure that every child can reach their full potential. The Beauty of an African Child is a tribute to the incredible spirit of West African children. It is a celebration of their achievements, a recognition of their struggles, and a testament to their unyielding hope and potential. Through their stories, Quadri Ayodeji Wasiu inspires readers to see the world through the eyes of these remarkable children and to join in the collective effort to create a brighter future for them.
Download or read book I Lost My Tooth in Africa written by Penda Diakité and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Penda Diakité joins forces with her award-winning author/artist father to give a charming peek at everyday life in Africa. "This fact-based story of losing a tooth while visiting family in Mali rings with authenticity and good humour...[T]he illustrations exude happiness and togetherness." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Download or read book The Fire Children written by and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Traditions of West African Civilization History of West Africa Grade 6 Children s Ancient History written by Baby and published by Baby Professor. This book was released on 2021-01-11 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, you will read about the West African empires of Ghana and Mali. You will read about how and why their traditions were closely linked to gold. Up until the 1350 AD, West Africa was supplying the two-thirds of the world's gold. This means that West Africa was a wealthy civilization that used gold for wealth and trading purposes. Grab a copy and learn more today!
Download or read book The Fire Children written by and published by Dial Books. This book was released on 1993 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A retelling of the West African tale about the creation of the world and all its different peoples.
Download or read book Spirit Children written by Aaron R. Denham and published by University of Wisconsin Press. This book was released on 2019-07-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some babies and toddlers in parts of West Africa are considered spirit children—nonhumans sent from the forest to cause misfortune and destroy the family. These are usually deformed or ailing infants, or children whose births coincide with tragic events or who display unusual abilities. Aaron R. Denham offers a nuanced ethnographic study of this phenomenon in Northern Ghana that examines both the motivations of the families and the structural factors that lead to infanticide. He also turns the lens on the prevailing misunderstandings about this controversial practice. Denham offers vivid accounts of families’ life-and-death decisions that engage the complexity of the context, local meanings, and moral worlds of those confronting a spirit child.
Download or read book The African Child written by Evelyn Sharp and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 1970 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mental Health and Well Being among African Children Implications of Western Approaches to Counseling and Treatment written by Lynne Sanford Koester and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2021-09-01 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Traditions of West African Civilization History of West Africa Grade 6 Children s Ancient History written by Baby Professor and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2021-11-01 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, you will read about the West African empires of Ghana and Mali. You will read about how and why their traditions were closely linked to gold. Up until the 1350 AD, West Africa was supplying the two-thirds of the world’s gold. This means that West Africa was a wealthy civilization that used gold for wealth and trading purposes. Grab a copy and learn more today!
Download or read book Children of the French Empire written by Owen White and published by Clarendon Press. This book was released on 1999-11-25 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book vividly recreates the lives of the children born of relationships between French men and African women from the time France colonized much of West Africa towards the end of the nineteenth century, until independence in 1960. Set within the context of the history of miscegenation in colonial French West Africa, the study focuses upon the lives and identities of the resulting mixed-race or métis population, and their struggle to overcome the handicaps they faced in a racially divided society. Owen White has drawn a valuable evaluation of the impact and importance of French racial theories, and offers a critical discussion of colonial policies in such areas as citizenship and education, providing original insights into problems of identity in colonial society.
Download or read book Raising an African Child in America from the Perspective of an Immigrant Nigerian Mom written by Marcellina Ndidi Oparaoji and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2015-07-25 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Like other African-born immigrants, I came to the shores of America from Nigeria, West Africa, some twenty-plus years ago as a young adult, freshly married to my Nigerian immigrant spouse. All we knew was what we learnt from our parents and community, growing up. Except for what we read in books about the outside world, we had no idea what lay ahead surviving in another environment outside our Third World. Our parents had sent us forth to study some more in an environment different from what we were used to, in so many ways. We had to make success of this opportunity that was costing them so much. Immigrant Nigerians coming to America are then faced with questions of how to raise their children. Should their offsprings be raised as Nigerians, Americans or to help them benefit from both worlds, as Nigerian-Americans? Who decides, the parents, the children or the society? What will be the fate of the next generation to come?
Download or read book West African Civilization Written Oral Traditions African Books Social Studies 6th Grade Children s Geography Cultures Books written by Baby Professor and published by Speedy Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2020-12-31 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Study the West African Civilization using this targeted book on sixth grade social studies. Using the knowledge indicated in this book, your child should be able to locate the Niger River as well as vegetation zones, which allowed West African Civilizations thrive. Encourage your child to relate these features to the trade of salt, gold, slaves and food. Get a copy today.
Download or read book Nana Akua Goes to School written by Tricia Elam Walker and published by Anne Schwartz Books. This book was released on 2020-06-16 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2021 Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award! In this moving story that celebrates cultural diversity, a shy girl brings her West African grandmother--whose face bears traditional tribal markings--to meet her classmates. This is a perfect read for back to school! It is Grandparents Day at Zura's elementary school, and the students are excited to introduce their grandparents and share what makes them special. Aleja's grandfather is a fisherman. Bisou's grandmother is a dentist. But Zura's Nana, who is her favorite person in the world, looks a little different from other grandmas. Nana Akua was raised in Ghana, and, following an old West African tradition, has tribal markings on her face. Worried that her classmates will be scared of Nana--or worse, make fun of her--Zura is hesitant to bring her to school. Nana Akua knows what to do, though. With a quilt of traditional African symbols and a bit of face paint, Nana Akua is able to explain what makes her special, and to make all of Zura's classmates feel special, too.
Download or read book Representing Africa in Children s Literature written by Vivian Yenika-Agbaw and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-12-13 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Representing Africa in Children’s Literature explores how African and Western authors portray youth in contemporary African societies, critically examining the dominant images of Africa and Africans in books published between 1960 and 2005. The book focuses on contemporary children’s and young adult literature set in Africa, examining issues regarding colonialism, the politics of representation, and the challenges posed to both "insiders" and "outsiders" writing about Africa for children.
Download or read book Child Migration in Africa written by Iman Hashim and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2011-02-10 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Child Migration in Africa explores the mobility of children without their parents within West Africa. Drawing on the experiences of children from rural Burkina Faso and Ghana, the book provides rich material on the circumstances of children's voluntary migration and their experiences of it. Their accounts challenge the normative ideals of what a 'good' childhood is, which often underlie public debates about children's migration, education and work in developing countries. The comparative study of Burkina Faso and Ghana highlights that social networks operate in ways that can be both enabling and constraining for young migrants, as can cultural views on age- and gender-appropriate behaviour. The book questions easily made assumptions regarding children's experiences when migrating independently of their parents and contributes to analytical and cross-cultural understandings of childhood. Part of the groundbreaking Africa Now series, Child Migration in Africa is an important and timely contribution to an under-researched area.
