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Nov 2023
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Where Do Stories Come From? | 151

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Nobody tells stories better than Kwaku’s grandfather. But how did he even learn these amazing tales? When Kwaku asks his grandfather that puzzling question, he’s in for an adventure filled with sky gods, mighty pythons, and mysterious spirits. Join Kwaku on a quest to discover the magic of African myths — and a voice of his own.

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