Deep in the Sahara

Book #18

Deep in the Sahara

Written by Kelly Cunnane

Illustrated by Hoda Hadadi

A beautiful story about the significance of a malafa to Lalla’s family and culture. Set in Muslim West Africa, we learn about why every woman wears a malafa. It’s not just to be beautiful or mysterious, to fit in or even to be part of an old tradition. It’s about faith.

Cunnane has written several other children’s books, most notably, For you are a Kenyan Child. Hadadi has illustrated over 30 books for children in other countries and won numerous international prizes. Deep in the Saharais her first picture book published in the United States.