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Blog Post: Reflection on Children’s Literature in Africa

This blog post looks at an article written by Osayimwense Osa on Children’s Literature in Africa. In this article, Osa writes about how it is the responsibility of Nigerians to teach their children, and as a result, they contribute to…

Blog Post: Books on the Dragon Boat Festival

The Dragon Boat Festival is a public holiday that closes most schools and businesses for the day. During this festival, the Republic of China celebrates Qu Yuan, recognized as China’s first poet, after his suicide. He was recognized for his…

Book Review: The Friends

The Friends by Kazumi Yumoto tells the story of Kiyama, a tall and skinny sixth-grade boy with a tendency to daydream. It follows his life and his adventures with his two friends from school, Kawabe and Yamashita. Kawabe is a short-tempered…