The Miraculous
Masquerade
Ema and Eno are excited to join the Ekpe Masquerade!
A time of giving thanks to the Gods for providing Nigerian Clans with full harvests, the Harvest Time Masquerade is an important tradition where Ekpe Society members honor the Earth and skies for rendering favorable conditions for their crops.
Ema, only ten-years-old, is wise and wants to guide her four-year-old brother, Eno, who hopes to be an Ekpewhen he grows up.
This delightful tale captures the magnificent essence of this wonderful time for the various clans across Nigeria, in the heart of Western Africa.
PRAISE FOR The Miraculous Masquerade
The illustrations are so
beautiful and vibrant! My
children loved it
I learned so much about
Nigerian culture and now I
want to go to the festival!"
My son loved seeing a book
with a characte that looked
just like him. Thank you for
writing this book.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Idara Otu is an Olympian, Wall Street Veteran, Author, and Speaker who uses her gift of storytelling to inspire the pursuit of excellence, the cultivation of passion, and the understanding that it is never too early to plant seeds for one’s legacy. Inspired by the vibrancy of her native culture and lack of its representation in children’s storybooks, she was compelled to bring those childhood West African tales to life. She is the Founder of charity, Let Girls Read, Run, Grow (LGRRG), whose mission is to develop the African girl through education, athletics, and entrepreneurship. All proceeds of this book will go to support the LGRRG Academy being built in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
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