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by Michael Afenfia (Author), Ijeoma Ossi (Illustrator)
Reminiscent of moonlight tales told by African aunties, mothers and grandmothers to children on special nights, The Twins That Saved Izonbele is a thrilling picture book about courage, language and the power of togetherness. It tells the story of how twin siblings, Beke-ere and Bekeowei took up the challenge of finding their lost language and reuniting their village after an unexpected event threatened to break the bond that held them together.
Author Biography
Ijeoma Ossi is a Nigerian-Canadian freelance illustrator and fantasy writer, who lives in Mississauga. Her art is inspired by folklore and the supernatural, and loves delving into the mythic history of cultures around the world. She feeds these influences into her visual and verbal storytelling, crafting narratives replete with magic and wonder. Her client work includes book illustration, graphic novels, picture books, visual development (character and background design). Her work has been featured in literary magazines such as Moon Cola Zine, Isele, and Omenana.
