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Peer reviewedYenika-Agbaw, Vivian – New Advocate, 1998
Investigates 50 children's books set in West Africa and discusses 13 titles in-depth to examine how West Africa is portrayed in fiction for children and young adults. Suggests that white authors tend to portray West African culture as "incomplete," while black authors depict the culture as "pure" and untainted. Argues that…
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, African Culture, Childrens Literature, Content Analysis
