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Djeliya by Juni Ba

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Djeliya

A West African Fantasy Epic

Juni Ba

TKO Studios, LLC. · Print & ebook · July 6, 2021

Reading lane: YA Folklore & Fairy Tale Comics

Juni Ba’s Djeliya is a stunning graphic novel retelling, recontextualization, and remix of the West African Sundiata epic of Mandé origin.

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Good for readers interested in blackGood for fans of Graphic NovelsGood for readers who enjoy YA Folklore & Fairy Tale Comics and YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Diversity & Multicultural.

Book Details

Authors
Juni Ba
Publisher
TKO Studios, LLC.
Published
July 6, 2021
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
YA Folklore & Fairy Tale Comics · YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Diversity & Multicultural
Reading lane
YA Folklore & Fairy Tale Comics

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  • YA Folklore & Fairy Tale Comics

  • YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Comics & Graphic Novels / Diversity & Multicultural

  • Africa (YA)

About This Book

Juni Ba’s Djeliya is a stunning graphic novel retelling, recontextualization, and remix of the West African Sundiata epic of Mandé origin. Inspired by West African folklore and stories handed over centuries, this unique graphic novel follows the adventures of Mansour Keita, last prince of a dying kingdom, and Awa Kouyaté, his loyal Djeli, or 'royal storyteller' as they journey to meet the great wizard who destroyed their world and then withdrew into his tower, never to be se...

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Juni Ba’s Djeliya is a stunning graphic novel retelling, recontextualization, and remix of the West African Sundiata epic of Mandé origin. Inspired by West African folklore and stories handed over centuries, this unique graphic novel follows the adventures of Mansour Keita, last prince of a dying kingdom, and Awa Kouyaté, his loyal Djeli, or 'royal storyteller' as they journey to meet the great wizard who destroyed their world and then withdrew into his tower, never to be seen again. On their journey, they'll cross paths with friend and foe, from myth and legend alike, and revisit the traditions, tales, and stories that gave birth to their people and nurture them still. But what dark secret lies at the heart of these stories, and what purpose do their tellers truly serve?

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