Sankofa: Stories, Proverbs & Poems of an African Childhood [signed] [first edition]

SANKOFA is a book of African folktales, proverbs, poetry & wise sayings stemming from the African tradition of the griots. The folktales & proverbs in SANKOFA weaves imaginative myths, offers hilarious twists & teaches modes of critical thinking. It employs symbols such as trees, animals, the human body or observations of the physical environment to deliver the message. These folktales & proverbs challenge us to find answers to issues confronting us in life today. Audiences who have heard readings from SANKOFA remark that it is "an excellent book, informative, factual, humorous, offers a positive message & is easy to read."