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Kirkus Reviews: A gorgeous, reverent celebration of a cherished symbol of African tradition.

Kente for Jojo

Ages 4–7

Ein fröhliches Bilderbuch über einen großen Bruder, der seiner Familie hilft, ein besonderes Kente-Tuch für das neue Baby Jojo auszuwählen. Erzählt vom älteren Geschwisterkind, reist die Familie zu einer traditionellen Webwerkstatt in Bonwire, Ghana, wo der Bruder die Legende des Kente lernt — wie die Spinne Ananse zwei Jäger zum Weben inspirierte — und sogar selbst den Webstuhl ausprobiert. Als sein Gewebe etwas schiefgeht, wird die Unvollkommenheit zu dem, was Jojos Kente wirklich besonders macht. Das Muster, das sie wählen, ist Nyankonton — Gottes Augenbraue, der Regenbogen — ein Symbol für Schönheit, Einzigartigkeit und großes Glück.

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New baby giftsTeaching kids about Kente and Ghanaian traditionsStories about siblings and familyKS1 Geography: places and culturesBlack History Month classroom reads

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★ Starred

A gorgeous, reverent celebration of a cherished symbol of African tradition.

Kirkus Reviews

Mensah's vivid storytelling is as inviting as Zunon's colorful illustrations.

The Horn Book

A fascinating exploration of this weaving tradition, its origins, and the techniques used.

School Library Journal
Free Activity Pack

Curriculum-aligned activities for the classroom or home.

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Reading Comprehension

Retrieval and inference questions about Jojo's journey to understand the meaning of Kente cloth. Includes prediction activities and character analysis.

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Kente Pattern Design Workshop

Learn the meaning behind Kente colours and symbols, then design your own Kente strip using the grid template. Includes a reference guide to traditional patterns.

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Creative Writing — My Special Cloth

Children write about a special item in their family — what it looks like, where it came from, and why it matters. Includes sentence starters and a drawing frame.

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Ghana & Kente Cultural Facts

Fact sheets about Kente weaving in Bonwire, the Ashanti region, and how Kente is worn for celebrations. Includes a 'true or false' quiz and map activity.

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Age Range4–7
Formatpicture book
PublisherKnopf (Penguin Random House)
Year2025
ISBN978-0593567128
IllustratorElizabeth Zunon

Kente for Jojo

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