African Proverbs for All Ages (Hardcover) Warsan Shire is a Kenyan-born

Warsan Shire is a Kenyan-born Somali poet and writer who is based in London

the five market ladies wear shady hats

we see clearly the unmistakable face and handprint of black Africans in pre-Columbian America

awareness and spirituality

We are lucky to have her

African Proverbs for All Ages (Hardcover) Warsan Shire is a Kenyan-bornAfrican Proverbs for All Ages is a beautifully illustrated, engaging picture book about the power of proverbs, how they evolve over time, and the wisdom of various cultures in Africa. It has been said that a proverb is a short sentence based on long experience. Whether you are young or old, proverbs can open your mind to a whole new way of seeing the world. We underestimate children when we assume they are incapable of understanding metaphor and