Kai: A Big Decision, Africa, 1440

Kai is very underrated! she is one of the best girlhood journeys girl! In A Big Decision Kai and her sister, Jamila ae spending a few days in Oyo because there is famine in her village. In Oyo, kai learnes she can become a sculpor! in her village she cannot because she is a girl. If Kai stays in Oyo, she can bcome a sculptor, witch is her lifelong dream But if she does stay in Oyo, she cannot be with her family and best freind, Aisha. Kai has to make a decision that could change her life! A big suprise at the end helps her deside!

I have shared this book with many children. They throughly enjoyed the illustrations and found the story to be extremely motivating. Also, I appreciate having a story about a Black child that starts in Africa, as opposed to beginning with American slavery.Lovely story, particularly for young girls, that leaves the reader feeling a "can do" attitude.