I'll see you in Ijebu.
Written by Bunmi Emenanjo.
Illustrated by Diana Ejaita.
Barefoot Books, 2024.
Picture book.
A Catholic girl growing up in the bustling city of Lagos,
Nigeria takes a trip to spend a week with her Muslim extended family in the
countryside town of Ijebu to celebrate Eid al-Adha. Her days in Ijebu are
filled with celebrations, traditions and special time connecting with family.
Breathtaking illustration and poetic writing draws the reader into the sensory
experience of celebrating Eid in Nigeria, while detailed endmatter includes
information about Nigeria and Eid al-Adha, recipe for Nigerian puff puff and
more.
Family, traditions, and love. A beautiful depiction of how
followers of two different religious traditions can celebrate and support each
other.
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