Ayobami and the Names of the Animals pero no pronunciaba ni una

pero no pronunciaba ni una sola palabra

más que nunca

love remains present at every step: in our dedication to our vocation

and tenderness come together to remind us that a whole world can live in a single seed

This emotional tale of feelings and identity leads us through the darkness into the light of a better future

Ayobami and the Names of the Animals pero no pronunciaba ni unaWinner of the 2018 International Latino Book Awards In this beautiful gem about a girl who wants to learn to read, letters burst forth from imagery done in cut paper collage and a rainbow of color, each page telling its own story with a quiet, understated voice. B. C. (New York Times) The war is over and little Ayobami can finally go to school. Everyone is extremely happy, and joy is all over the town. The children are excited to go to school and have