Kwesi and Nana Ruby Learn to Swim
Kobina Commeh, illustrated by Bárbara Quintino
Kwesi enjoys going to the lake with his friends, but he cannot swim. He discovers that his Ghanaian grandmother, Nana Ruby, cannot swim either. They make an agreement to learn together and face their fear of water as a pair. Their effort is connected to the West African legend of Mami Wata, while their shared undertaking gives both Kwesi and Nana Ruby support as they try something new.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
