Children’s Africana book Award honor chapter book Kingdom of Dust The Smoke That Thunders Flying Through Water

KINGDOM OF DUST is a 2025 Children’s Africana Book Award honoree! I had no idea!

I’m thrilled that the committee felt my West African-inspired fantasy honored and respected Nigerian culture. 🙏🏾📚

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