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"Twelve-year-old Kwame Powell isn't ready to deal with losing his grandmother, even as he and his family head to Ghana for her celebration of life. He's definitely not ready when he's sucked into a magical whirlpool that leads straight to Asamando, the Ghanaian underworld. There, he comes face-to-face with his grandmother, who is very much alive, and somehow just . . . a kid? Together with his best friend, Autumn, and a chattery aboatia named Woo, Kwame sets off to battle angry nature gods and stop the underworld from destroying the land of the living. But there's an even bigger problem: living souls can't stay in Asamando for long. In order to save the mortal world and return home, Kwame must find the courage to do the bravest thing of all--learn how to say goodbye"--Provided by publisher.

Tasked with bringing a potluck lunch to school, Kofi learns the significance of food in his Ghanaian heritage as his grandfather unravels tales of resilience in the face of hardship. Includes a Jollof rice recipe.

"Born in Ghana, Kofi Kingston's success as a professional wrestler wasn't guaranteed. But after joining the WWE in 2006, he has won multiple titles and even become the first African-born world champion as well as a member of the well-known tag team the New Day! Persistence and hard work have paid off for Kofi as readers find out in this behind-the-scenes look at his career, from training to title matches"--Provided by publisher.

"Zura is worried about how her classmates will react to her Ghanaian Nana's tattoos on Grandparents Day, but Nana finds a way to show how special and meaningful they are"--Provided by publisher.

Zura is worried about how her classmates will react to her Ghanaian Nana's tattoos on Grandparents Day, but Nana finds a way to show how special and meaningful they are.

Kofi can't sleep in his new home in the United States, so his older sister Abena soothes his fears about life in a different country by telling him two folktales from their native Ghana about the nature of wisdom and perseverance.