![]() ![]() Juni is an illustrator and writer hailing from Senegal and France. 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. This is Djeliya, the latest epic created by illustrious illustrator Juni Ba. storyteller' as they journey to meet the great wizard who destroyed their world and then withdrew into his tower, never to be seen again. Why It’s Cool: Quite frankly, I don’t think we’ve ever seen cartooning quite like the work Juni Ba lays out in Djeliya, especially not in the context of sci-fi/fantasy storytelling that appeals to adults who enjoy genre fare as well as to teen and young adult readers. "Inspired by West African folklore and stories handed down over centuries, Djeliya follows the adventures of Mansour Keita, last prince of a dying kingdom, and Awa Kouyaté, his loyal Djeli, or 'royal. ![]() Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library ![]()
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