Jollof Day

Author

Bernard Mensah

Illustrator

Annalise Barber-Opp

Publication Date

January 28, 2025

Genre / Grade Band

Fiction / 2^nd − 3^rd

Hardcover

Description

A picture book bursting with life and flavors about a son and his father cooking up a beloved dish that originated in West Africa--jollof recipe included!

Early in the morning while the sun is still rising, a young boy wakes his father for something special--it's Jollof Day!

With clanging pots and pans, lots of chopped tomatoes and onions, and a secret blend of spices, this father and son dance to the music of kitchen noise while something delicious burbles on the stove.

With bouncing text that begs to be read aloud and exuberant illustrations full of momentum, Jollof Day is a celebration of the dishes that bring a family together.

Publication date

January 28, 2025

Classification

Fiction

Page Count

ISBN-13

9780593406441

Lexile Measure

Guided Reading Level

Publisher

Dial Books

Series

BISAC categories

Library of Congress categories

Kirkus

Downright delicious.

Bernard Mensah

Bernard Mensah grew up in Ghana, climbing trees, playing soccer, and dreaming up stories at the library. Bernard now lives in the United Kingdom with his two rambunctious boys, where he works in software and writes stories. He is passionate about Black and African representation in publishing and founded HabermanNerds to nurture and promote African storytelling. Esi the Brave (Who Was Not Afraid of Anything) is his debut and the first of several children's books.

Raissa Figueroa is the illustrator of several picture books, including Coretta Scott King Honor Award recipient We Wait for the Sun by Katie McCabe & Dovey Roundtree, and the Oona picture book series by Kelly DiPucchio. She lives outside of San Diego.

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