Every child deserves to see their face reflected back at them from the pages of a book. Relatable images combined with culturally relevant content engage the child and help them make connections between what they are reading and their own life and culture. It validates who they are and their importance in the world.
The Dream School Foundation strongly advocates for culturally relevant literature. We have devoted ourselves to the cause and in doing so have found a gem of a storyteller in Emmanuel Agunze. Inspired by the Nigerian schoolchildren he surrounds himself with every day, Emmanuel has begun to write sweet and funny stories. We are very excited to share the first of many wonderful stories to come.
Two Friends from Makoko by Emmanuel Agunze
Angela’s Makoko Angels by Emmanuel Agunze & Dena Grushkin
Emmanuel’s School Uniform by Emmanuel Agunze & Dena Grushkin
Clean Hands by Emmanuel Agunze & Dena Grushkin
Let’s Count, A Nigeria Counting Story, By Emmanuel Agunze & Dena Grushkin
Nigerian Food Alphabet A-Z by Emmanuel Agunze & Dena Grushkin
The Girl With The Puff Puff Hair by Israel Okon
Everyone Indoor by Israel Okon
Tortoise and the Magic Drum by Israel Okon
STORIES WRITTEN BY CHILDREN
My Journey to the Village by Alibor Miracle (age 9)
Nicholas and His Family by Bargi Nicholas (age 10)
