Kwesi and Nana Ruby Learn to Swim

Kwesi doesn’t know how to swim . . . and his grandmother doesn’t, either! Nana Ruby tells Kwesi about the history of segregation that kept her out of pools, but also about the strength of Mami Wata, the sea creature of West African legend. They make a deal to conquer their fear of the water! Endmatter includes cultural notes from West Africa.