Idia of the Benin Kingdom

"An excellent informative tale of an African queen for readers of all ages" Kirkus "This unique story lyrically fills an obvious hole in picture books, animating a powerful figure and showing children that they can achieve their dreams, literal or metaphorical, through perseverance." -- School Library Journal "Oh my goodness this is a beautiful book! The illustrations have the most sumptuous red color and the power of the story is wonderful. We''ve read this multiple times a day since getting it and my daughter has looked at it on her own as well." -- Reader This book is a true story about a young girl from the Benin Kingdom named Idia. One morning, after dreaming about a woman-warrior in battle, Idia attends the Igue Festival, where she dances with other villagers who find her movements inspiring and unique. Though Idia loves to dance, she is curious about what her dream may mean. Idia chooses to pursue her feelings and does whatever it takes to become what her vision had shown her. Idia of the Benin Kingdom takes readers on a beautifully illustrated journey to the 1500s in ancient Africa. Readers are captivated as they watch Idia transform herself from the young and curious daughter of a village warrior to becoming the Queen of the Kingdom of Benin.

• | Author: Ekiuwa Aire
• | Publisher: Our Ancestories
• | Publication Date: Jan 12, 2020
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• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-13: 9781998041008
• | ISBN-10: 199804100X