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The Kaya Girl
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Age Range: 8 – 12 years
2012 First Place Burt Award for African Young Adult Literature Finalist
A 2022 KIRKUS BEST CHILDREN’S BOOK
2023 CHILDREN’S AFRICANA BOOK AWARD HONOR
2023 BANK ST COLLEGE BEST BOOKS
In a bustling market in Ghana’s capital city, the lives of two very different girls collide. Neither of them will ever be the same.
Abena is spending her summer vacation working at her auntie’s shop in Makola Market, a place she and her wealthy friends would typically never go. She would sooner be found at the mall. Faiza is a Muslim migrant worker from the North who makes her living in the market as a porter, carrying goods in a bowl balanced on her head.
When the two girls meet, they forge an unlikely and powerful friendship. So different in their experiences, each opens the door to an unseen world for the other—and is forever changed by what they discover. Playing out against an eye-opening backdrop of wealth and poverty, the story of these two teenagers vibrates with unforgettable characters crossing the chasms of difference that divide us—and celebrating the deeper truths that bring the best of friends together.
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Praise for The Kaya Girl:
A 2022 KIRKUS BEST CHILDREN’S BOOK
2023 CHILDREN’S AFRICANA BOOK AWARD HONOR
2023 BANK ST COLLEGE BEST BOOKS
* “A heartwarming and inspiring tale of a friendship that surpasses class differences and social stigma.”–Kirkus, starred review
*”Employing realistic dialogue and lush descriptions of the sights, smells, and tastes of Ghana, this smart exploration of friendship’s lasting power centers two teens expanding and exploring their worlds.”–Publishers Weekly, starred review
“Middle graders will enjoy being transported to the sights, sounds, smells, and flavors of the Makola Market in Accra, Ghana, which set the stage for Adena’s summer.”–School Library Journal, starred review
“Readers…will also recognize that moving beyond bias can be an act of individual courage and choice.”–BCCB
“…will transport readers to Ghana.”—Booklist
Additional information
| Weight | 0.45 kg |
|---|---|
| Year Published | 2023 |
| Format | Paperback |
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