Ashanti to Zulu
Ashanti to Zulu: African Traditions is a 1976 children's book written by Margaret Musgrove and illustrated by Leo and Diane Dillon. It was Musgrove's first book, but the Dillons were experienced artists and this book won them the second of their two consecutive Caldecott Medals.[1] (The first was for Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears: A West African Tale.[1])
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| Author | Margaret Musgrove |
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| Illustrator | Leo and Diane Dillon |
| Country | United States |
| Genre | Children's picture book |
| Publisher | Dial Books |
Publication date | 1976 |
| ISBN | 0-8037-0357-0 |
| OCLC | 2726240 |
| 960 | |
| LC Class | GN645 .M87 |
The book features twenty-six illustrations of native African peoples, each accompanied by a short vignette describing one of the customs of that particular people.
Peoples included in the book:
References
- American Library Association: Caldecott Medal Winners, 1938 - Present. URL accessed 27 May 2009.
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| Preceded by Why Mosquitoes Buzz in People's Ears |
Caldecott Medal recipient 1977 |
Succeeded by Noah's Ark |
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