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The Yam In Who I Am: A Nigerian Celebration of Family, Food, and Belonging
Hardcover
FamilyGeneral Juvenile Fiction
Publisher: Nnesona
Published: Jul 21 2026
Pages: 42
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Ezinne has always preferred to blend in. She just wants her school day-and her lunchbox-to feel normal. No smells. No teasing.
But when she trades her favorite Nigerian yam porridge for a plain sandwich, she realizes something is missing.
She misses a piece of herself.
A summer trip to Nigeria for the New Yam Festival opens Ezinne's eyes to the beauty of her heritage, family traditions, and the story behind the food she once felt ashamed to bring to school. Between colorful masquerades, joyful celebrations, and Grandma Nne-nne's wisdom, Ezinne discovers that standing out isn't something to fear-it's something to celebrate.
The Yam in Who I Am is a heartfelt picture book celebrating Nigerian culture, family, identity, belonging, and the courage to embrace who you are. Perfect for children ages 5-10, it includes an Igbo glossary, discussion questions, and a traditional yam porridge recipe.
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