A warm and earnest story that takes its time, letting all of Kofi's emotions and learning about his heritage and home build up bit by bit to paint a very thorough picture. The exploration of how food and culture are so closely interwoven, particularly for a young Ghanaian American learning about a home he has never been to, was beautifully done! (Also, I really want to try the jollof rice recipe at the end!) ( )

Independent Reading Level: 3rd-5th Grade
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