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Zora, the Story Keeper

Ebony Joy Wilkins, illustrated by Dare Coulter

Zora is a young Black girl who hopes to grow up to be like her aunt, Aunt Bea. Together, the two celebrate their family’s legacy by telling stories. Their storytelling is described as a source of wonder and magic, connecting Zora’s hopes for the future with her family’s past. The book focuses on the relationship between a niece and aunt as they share and honor that legacy through stories.

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Book details

Themes
Cultural Heritage · Family · Writing And Storytelling
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
October 3, 2023
ISBN-13
9781984816917
Language
English
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