cameroon

In 1931 Cameroon, young Kedi is upset to learn that children in her American teacher's village of New York are going hungry because of the Great Depression, and she asks her mother, neighbors, and even the headman for money to help. Includes historical notes.

Diko, a young boy from Cameroon, must find the courage and the ability to overcome obstacles to make it to Europe.

Examines the history and modern-day status of the African nation of Cameroon, and provides information on the country's geography and ecology, government, economy, people, culture, and cities and communities. Includes a calendar of Cameroonian festivals, recipes, and other reference tools.

Little Toto loves to eat, and when he goes with his grandmother to the marketplace he eats everything in sight, leaving chaos in his wake. Includes a glossary of Cameroonian foods and a recipe for egussi soup.

Examines the history, culture, and customs of the Central African country of Cameroon, discussing the country's rituals, traditions, and people.

In this tale from Cameroon, Yoyo has to make amends when she offends Brother Coin, the Great Spirit of the Market, by asking too high a price for her bitterleaf stew. Includes a recipe for a version of bitterleaf stew.

A carpenter in the West African country of Cameroon goes to a fortune teller and finds the predictions about his future coming true in an unusual way.

A boy discovers and takes pride in the customs of his people when he visits his family's village.

When her mother needs her to work all day in the marketplace, a girl finds a way of continuing her education.