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I’ll See You in Ijebu by Bunmi Emenanjo; Illustrated by Diana Ejaita

March 12

I’ll See You in Ijebu
by Bunmi Emenanjo;
Illustrated by Diana Ejaita
Barefoot Books

A Catholic girl growing up in Lagos, Nigeria takes a trip to visit her Muslim relatives in the countryside town of Ijebu to celebrate Eid al-Adha.

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.

Cover image and summary via Edelweiss

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March 12
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