Tales from Africa, by Azubike Aliche, is a collection of eight folk tales. These stories capture the best in African mythology, philosophy and value system. They are adaptations of folk tales handed down from generations of Africans to entertain and educate the younger generation. Centered on animals, the stories teach about loyalty, valor, obedience, treachery and greed, among other virtues and vices. The also task and stir the imagination of kids.

           Since time immemorial, folk tales have been instruments of socialization in Africa. They are told as bedtime stories to children over fireplaces in the family hall. They are also shared at village squares where children gather during moonlight for assorted entertainment and informal education. But these stories have messages, for all kids, which cut across geographical, racial and cultural boundaries. Indeed, for African and American-American kids who are keen to learn about Africa and their cultural heritage, these stories should prove invaluable.

           From the loyal dog to the wily tortoise; from the greedy lion to the fearless antelope and from the obedient only son to the once childless couple, curious and impressionable kids will have a lot in these stories to entertain them and task their imagination. To give them better context, the tales have been fortified with African proverbs and wise sayings. The book would also provide a nostalgic reading for African adults who desire to relive the good old days of growing up in the continent.

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About the Author

           Azubike Aliche is a Nigerian professional journalist and teacher. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and a Master's in Mass Communication. A prolific writer, the author has, in the last 20 years, written hundreds of short stories, opinion articles, editorials, news analysis, and etceteras for radio and newspaper houses in Nigeria and the United States.

            Mr. Aliche won the Best Journalist in Rivers State of Nigeria award for 1995. He also won the Goldsmith Research Award of the Joan Shorestein Center on the Press, Politics and Public Policy of JFK School of Government, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts in March 1998. Materials gathered from the ensuing research have formed the basis of another book, a non-fiction, which he is currently writing.

           Forty-one years old, Mr. Aliche lives in Blackwood, New Jersey, the United States.