{"product_id":"adi-of-boutanga-a-story-from-cameroon-hardcover","title":"Adi of Boutanga: A Story from Cameroon - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAlain Serge Dzotap\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMarc Daniau\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA 2026 Middle-Grade Favorite (Children's Book Council)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA USBBY Outstanding International Book (OIB)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e Best Middle Grade Book of 2025\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA CBC Librarian Favorite\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA CBC Teacher Favorite\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eA coming-of-age story for middle grade readers, set among the Mbororo people of central and western Africa.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThirteen-year-old Adi lives in west Cameroon, where she loves swimming in the river, making dolls for her little sisters, and writing new words in her notebook at school. But one day Adi's hands start to shake with terror. Uncle Amadou--the most powerful member of her family--has declared that Adi is old enough to get married. Mom cries softly under her hijab, but Dad whispers: \"Don't worry.\" He knows a place where Adi can live and learn without fear... \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTranslated from the original French by the author, \u003ci\u003eAdi of Boutanga \u003c\/i\u003eis a memorable portrait of a girl and her family forging a path toward a brighter future. This richly illustrated book will open lasting conversations about gender equality, family relationships, and the liberating power of education. In the back matter, readers can explore an author's note, a glossary of cultural terms, and other resources about the real Adi and her experiences.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlain Serge Dzotap\u003c\/b\u003e is a children's author, poet, and literacy advocate. \u003ci\u003eThe Gift\u003c\/i\u003e (Eerdmans), his English-language debut, was praised as \"a beautiful look at the wonder of creativity and self-expression\" by \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e. Alain's books have received the Saint-Exupéry Valeurs Jeunesse Prize and have been included in the International Youth Library's White Ravens catalog. Alain lives in Cameroon, where he has been awarded the country's medal of knight of the order of merit. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarc Daniau\u003c\/b\u003e is the illustrator and author of \u003ci\u003eLike a Giant \u003c\/i\u003e(Tate) and over forty other books. He created the illustrations for \u003ci\u003eAdi of Boutanga \u003c\/i\u003eusing oil paint. Marc lives in France. Follow him on Instagram @mrcdniu or visit his website at marcdaniau.fr.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.47 x 8.61 x 6.31 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 15, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45822063935532,"sku":"9780802856296","price":20.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/6260\/8940\/files\/g-fhL30qdT9780802856296.webp?v=1784444127","url":"https:\/\/littleredgeneralstore.com\/products\/adi-of-boutanga-a-story-from-cameroon-hardcover","provider":"Little Red General Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}