Description
In this lyrical, accessible exploration of community life, African Town invites readers to step into a vibrant neighborhood shaped by history, culture, and everyday resilience. Through vivid scenes and a child’s-eye sense of wonder, the book traces how people gather, celebrate, work, and care for one another—revealing the rhythms that make a place feel like home. At its heart, African Town highlights themes of identity, belonging, and the power of shared stories to connect generations. With Irene Latham’s signature warmth and clarity, the narrative blends poetic language with grounded realism, offering both a window into African communities and a mirror for readers everywhere.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published Jan 1, 2022
448 pages
ISBN: 9780593322888
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First Published
2022
Language
eng
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