Between the Reads - Sierra Leone Folktales with Akindele Decker & Nadine Decker

Sierra Leone Folktales with Akindele Decker & Nadine Decker

12/05/22 • 59 min

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Two cousins who have never met in person decided to write some children's books to pass down the stories their grandfather told. In this episode, I speak with Akindele and Nadine about how they met, the history of their ancestors, and how Sierra Leon Folktales came to be.
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Find out more about their children's books at https://sierraleonefolktales.com/

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