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Abraham Akpan
Abraham Akpan is a member of the Annang tribe in Nigeria, West Africa. He learned hundreds of traditional tales at the feet of his grandfather, Chief Emmanuel Udoetor. Upon coming ...visualizza altroAbraham Akpan is a member of the Annang tribe in Nigeria, West Africa. He learned hundreds of traditional tales at the feet of his grandfather, Chief Emmanuel Udoetor. Upon coming to America, he shared these stories with children on an individual basis. Every year, he returns to Africa to visit with family and friends. He continues researching his culture's traditions. An extensive network of family members has offered access to their own knowledge as well. Recently, he has begun compiling photographic and video recordings of storytelling sessions, celebrations, and the daily lives of average Africans. How the lives of African children compare to their counterparts in America is of particular interest to him at this juncture. His first book was The Wise Dove.visualizza meno