Olu and Greta

Olu and Greta
Diana Ejaita
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Hardback
h275 x 251mm - 32pg
15 Feb 2022 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9780593384909
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The geographical and cultural distance between two cousins is counteracted by the universalities of childhood and the dream of uniting. Olu lives in Lagos, Nigeria; his cousin, Greta, lives in Milan, Italy. Though their lives may be different, their ways of living and playing are quite similar. They both roller skate; they both skip down the street; they both play with toy trains, trucks, and boats. . . and they both dream of meeting and being together. Debut author-illustrator Diana Ejaita references her own childhood and heritage to create a rich, poignant, and authentic portrayal of Nigeria, of Italy, and of the unity of childhood.
"A compelling bicontinental story of kinfolk, uniquely illustrated by an artist who' s lived the experience. " --Kirkus (STARRED REVIEW) "A salient reminder that love and connection transcend difference and distance. " --Publishers Weekly (STARRED REVIEW) "Viewers will get a visual treat and a reminder that they' re not alone across cultures. " --The Bulletin of the Center for Children' s Books Named a BEST BOOK OF 2021 --Kirkus
Diana Ejaita works as an illustrator and textile designer in Berlin. What sets her illustrations apart is a combination of dramatically contrasting areas of black and white with soft patterns and textures that create images that portray the strength of femininity. Born in Cremona, Italy, her aesthetic pays homage to her lineage. "I am mostly into Central African culture; I love its literature, arts and textile traditions. But as a child of migration and of interracial parents, I am very driven by the issues of colonial/post-colonial effects, racial and gender discrimination, and identity research. "
Status: Active
ISBN-13: 9780593384909
Published: 15 Feb 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Penguin USA
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
Format: Hardback
Height: 275mm
Width: 251mm
Spine: 10mm
Weight: 459g
Pages: 32

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