{"product_id":"sankofa-hardcover-by-eric-adjepong-illustrated-by-lala-watkins","title":"Sankofa Hardcover by Eric Adjepong; Illustrated by Lala Watkins","description":"\n                                    \u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n                                    \u003cul\u003e\n                                        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cb\u003ePenguin Workshop\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e(2023-10-03)\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n                                        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage\u003c\/strong\u003e: English\u003c\/li\u003e\n                                        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages\u003c\/strong\u003e: 48\u003c\/li\u003e\n                                        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780593385944\u003c\/li\u003e\n                                        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 453.6 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n                                        \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: 28.57 x 23.98 x 0.94 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n                                    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n                                    \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Based on his own experiences as a first-generation Ghanaian American growing up in New York City, chef and author Adjepong’s debut picture book beautifully captures Kofi’s complicated feelings of in-betweenness, seeing himself as not quite American enough and not quite Ghanaian enough, even as he tries to connect to his family’s history. A recipe for jollof rice, the dish Kofi proudly shares with his class, is included at the end.\" —\u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInspired by acclaimed chef Eric Adjepong’s own childhood, \u003ci\u003eSankofa \u003c\/i\u003eis the powerful story of a young boy’s culinary journey 400 years into the past to reconnect with his African roots and find his own place in America. This thoughtful picture book also includes a recipe for jollof rice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Adjepong has crafted a delectable story that blends food history and Ghanaian culture. A celebration of food and culture that reminds youngsters to look back as they move forward.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat if home was a place you’ve never been? For Kofi, a first-generation Ghanaian American boy, home is a country called Ghana. But it’s a place he’s never been. When tasked to bring a dish that best represents his family’s culture to school for a potluck lunch, Kofi is torn. With the help of his \u003ci\u003eNanabarima \u003c\/i\u003e(grandfather), Kofi learns the hardship and resilience his family has endured—and how food has always been an integral part their story and culture. \u003ci\u003eSankofa \u003c\/i\u003eis a reminder that food can transport you to a place called home—even if you’ve never been.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                                    \u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n                                    \u003cp\u003eEric Adjepong (he\/him) is the host of a series of live, virtual cooking classes that explore West African cuisine and food of the African diaspora. Adjepong rose to prominence as a finalist on season 16 of Bravo's \u003ci\u003eTop Chef\u003c\/i\u003e and as a contestant on season 17 of \u003ci\u003eTop Chef All-Stars\u003c\/i\u003e. As a first-generation Ghanaian American born and raised in New York City, Adjepong sources the flavors and influences in his cooking from many of the West African dishes he grew up eating. \u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLala Watkins (she\/her) is an illustrator, author, and self-proclaimed “good vibes connoisseur.” A graduate of the Ringling College of Art \u0026amp; Design, Watkins has worked on numerous children’s books and comics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n                                    ","brand":"Best Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":43255825334433,"sku":"BBSNIJ9780593385944","price":25.64,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0525\/2084\/5473\/files\/9780593385944.jpg?v=1746140362","url":"https:\/\/www.bestbookstore.ca\/products\/sankofa-hardcover-by-eric-adjepong-illustrated-by-lala-watkins","provider":"Best Book Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}