African

(Hardback)

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Age range 0 to 7

A beautiful children's picture book featuring the lyrics of Peter Tosh's global classic celebrating children of African descent.

So don't care where you come from

As long as you're a black man, you're an African

No mind your nationality

You have got the identity of an African

African is a children's book featuring lyrics by Peter Tosh and illustrations by Jamaican artist Rachel Moss. The song 'African' by Peter Tosh was originally released in 1977 on his second solo record, Equal Rights. He wrote the song during a time of civil unrest in Jamaica as a reminder to all black people that they were part of the same community. The album is considered one of the most influential reggae works of all time.

Reviews

A beautiful children's picture book.
--Vermont Country Sampler

'African' is a wonderful song, and turning it into an appreciation of the African diaspora, for kids, is a...spectacular idea.
--Counterpunch

The joyful illustrations depict young and older black people of various colors, with many different hairstyles and wearing an array of clothing styles, playing, riding, dancing, and walking...The dynamic art and text work together to form a loving ode to belonging for black people of the diaspora.
--Kirkus Reviews

Magnificent, colorful, vibrantly illustrated.
--Exclusive Magazine

These are all songs you would hear on the radio, beautifully illustrated to share their song-stories, ideas, and cultural heritage with your children.
--Sing Books with Emily

Gorgeous...such a fun read!
--Two Lights Academy

An AALBC Recommended New Book!

Included in Publishers Weekly's Children's Galleys to Grab at Winter Institute!

Author Bio

Rachel Moss (illustrator) is an illustrator in love with the bright colors and vibrant energy of the Caribbean. She was born in Jamaica and studied animation in England at the University for the Creative Arts. Moss now lives in Jamaica where she spends her days illustrating children's books such as I Am a Promise by Shelly Ann Fraser Pryce, Abigail's Glorious Hair, and Milo & Myra Learn Manners with Mr. Mongoose.