Balla and the Secret of the Source - Part 2
Balla and the Secret of the Source is a graphic novella and the second part of The Chronicles of Ubuntopia.
It is written for the young and old. It is suitable for anyone who loves beautiful stories and those who are curious about unknown worlds. Likewise, if you have a special connection to Africa, or you were born there, or your family comes from there, you’ll enjoy this book.
Aside from featuring Balla’s exciting tale, it also shares universal wisdom via African legends and stories like: The Unicorn of the Blue Nile (Ethiopia), The Throne of the Ashanti (Ghana) and Anansi the Spider.
While working and travelling in Africa, Leontine van Hooft learnt about the African Ubuntu philosophy, meaning : I am, because We are. Great leaders like Nelson Mandela and Kofi Annan followed this philosophy. In addition to The Chronicles of Ubuntopia, Leontine has written several award-winning management books about Ubuntu.
The beautiful illustrations in this graphic novella were created by Jean-Claude Ngumire. He trained to become an illustrator in Rwanda. Through his knowledge of Africa and African cultures, he brings the legends to life in a way that only he can.
Fiche technique
- Auteurs
- JEAN-CLAUDE NGUMIRE, LEONTINE VAN HOOFT
- Éditeur
- GreenDream Company
- Année
- 2020
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