{"product_id":"9780593385944","title":"Sankofa","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"Based on his own experiences as a first-generation Ghanaian American growing up in New York City, chef and author Adjepong’s debut picture book beautifully captures Kofi’s complicated feelings of in-betweenness, seeing himself as not quite American enough and not quite Ghanaian enough, even as he tries to connect to his family’s history. A recipe for jollof rice, the dish Kofi proudly shares with his class, is included at the end.\" —\u003ci\u003eBCCB\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInspired by acclaimed chef Eric Adjepong’s own childhood, \u003ci\u003eSankofa \u003c\/i\u003eis the powerful story of a young boy’s culinary journey 400 years into the past to reconnect with his African roots and find his own place in America. This thoughtful picture book also includes a recipe for jollof rice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Adjepong has crafted a delectable story that blends food history and Ghanaian culture. A celebration of food and culture that reminds youngsters to look back as they move forward.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat if home was a place you’ve never been? For Kofi, a first-generation Ghanaian American boy, home is a country called Ghana. But it’s a place he’s never been. When tasked to bring a dish that best represents his family’s culture to school for a potluck lunch, Kofi is torn. With the help of his \u003ci\u003eNanabarima \u003c\/i\u003e(grandfather), Kofi learns the hardship and resilience his family has endured—and how food has always been an integral part their story and culture. \u003ci\u003eSankofa \u003c\/i\u003eis a reminder that food can transport you to a place called home—even if you’ve never been.","brand":"Eric Adjepong","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":48035389276372,"sku":"9780593385944","price":26.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/penguinshop.ca\/products\/9780593385944","provider":"Penguin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}