"An informative account of children’s book publishing in sub-Saharan Africa. Examines the differences between children’s books produced by African publishers and European- and US-based publishers, the plots, subjects used most frequently, and the use of folkloric themes. The author also reviews trends in content and authorship of children's literature, which reflect the desire of African political and educational leaders to Africanize curricula and curriculum related materials." (Hans M. Zell, Publishing, Books & Reading in Sub-Saharan Africa, 3d ed. 2008, nr. 1668)