The Banana-Leaf Ball: How Play Can Change the World
Katie Smith Milway, illustrated by Shane W. Evans, Shane W
After fleeing war in Burundi, Deo lives in the Lukole refugee camp in Tanzania, separated from his family. Food is scarce, and groups of boys steal from others. Remy and his gang bully Deo and take the twine he has been using to make a banana-leaf ball. A soccer game brings Deo and Remy onto the same team, where they play well together. Their tentative friendship grows as they share soccer skills, make balls, and talk about their homes and families.
This book appears on 2 reading lists across 1 edition from 2 organizations.
