| Yetunde: An Ode to My Mother Contributor(s): Salami, Segilola (Author) |
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ISBN: 099344461X ISBN-13: 9780993444616 Publisher: Segilola Publishing OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2016 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, Fables - African - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places - Africa - Juvenile Fiction | Short Stories |
| Physical Information: 0.25" H x 6" W x 9" (0.51 lbs) 42 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - African |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Yetunde: An Ode to My Mother is a stand alone book from Yetunde: The Life and Times of a Yoruba Girl in London (1). You may think of it as book 1.5, as in this book Yetunde is slightly older.
It is a heart-warming story about the power of a mother's love; truly an ode to women and mothers all over the world. It is a captivating and emotional story that talks about love and loss
Follow Yetunde as she narrates her mother's ode to her grandmother. It is the Yoruba praise poetry for a mother known as Oriki Iya. Yetunde is also thrilled and delighted by the ancient Yoruba tale passed down to her by her mother about Labakẹ, a young maiden who was kidnapped to be forced to marry a warrior king. Will Iya Labakẹ save her child in time? Is Iya Labakẹ a just a simple defenceless mother? Or . . . ?
This is a short story dedicated to past, present and future mothers, a perfect Mother's day present
The book is mostly in English and all Yoruba words are translated, so everyone can enjoy the book fully. |
Contributor Bio(s): Salami, Segilola: - Segilola Salami is mom to the most amazingly beautiful little girl who was her inspiration to start writing. Segilola writes bilingual Yoruba English books, is host to top podcast show The Segilola Salami and is a Self Publishing Strategist. She helps aspiring authors navigate the minefield that is self publishing. Segilola also takes part in youth training workshops, book reading events and many more. To find out more about her and to contact her, visit her website http: //www.segilolasalami.co.uk/about-me/ |