Kente for Jojo

A joyful picturebook of a big brother weaving a Kente cloth for the new baby in his...
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Author: Bernard Mensah
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Language: English
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Kente for Jojo by Mensah, Bernard

Kente for Jojo

$18.99

Kente for Jojo

$18.99
Author: Bernard Mensah
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
A joyful picturebook of a big brother weaving a Kente cloth for the new baby in his family, with lyrical text and textured artwork that sings.

Kente is more than a cloth, it is a symbol of love. And the big brother in this story loves new baby Jojo so very much! Together, the family travels to pick out a special Kente for Jojo--it must be perfect. With some inspiration from a passing rainbow and a little help from a skilled weaver, they do just that!

Come along as author Bernard Mensah shares the legend of how Kente came to be, and discover the many beautiful patterns of traditional Kente through Elizabeth Zunon's warm and textured art! This unjacketed hardcover also includes a textured spine to evoke woven fabric.

Author: Bernard Mensah
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published: 06/03/2025
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.50h x 10.00w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9780593567128
Audience: Ages 4-8


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 07/15/2025
School Library Journal 07/25/2025 pg. 1
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2025 pg. 48

About the Author
Bernard Mensah works in software engineering by day and writes stories by night. He is the author of titles like Esi the Brave and Yawa the Adventurer. He is passionate about Black and African representation in publishing and founded HabermanNerds to nurture and promote African storytelling. He grew up in Ghana, climbing trees, playing soccer, and dreaming up stories at the library. Bernard now lives in the United Kingdom with his two rambunctious boys.

Elizabeth Zunon is the acclaimed illustrator of many picture books including The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, My Hands Sing the Blues, Don't Call Me Grandma, and more! She grew up in the Ivory Coast, West Africa, and memories of her childhood can be seen in her artwork. She currently lives in Albany, New York.

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