First published 2023
When Mama leaves, young Chino clings to the silky scarf that once adorned her hair. Peering through the fabric's colorful haze, Chino embarks on a series of imaginative adventures, observing her whole family as they go about their day. This tender tale, told through stunning illustrations, celebrates the everyday objects that keep us connected to our loved ones - even in their absence.
Genres: fiction, family-life, african-literature, 21st-century, africa
Vibes: atmospheric, emotional, intimate, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, slice-of-life
Setting: Africa
Period: 21st Century
32 pages · Library Binding · Knopf