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Always an Olivia : A Remarkable Family History

Herron, CaroliviaTugeau, Jeremy(Illustrated by)
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An elderly black grandmother passes on the story of the family's Jewish origins to her young granddaughter, Carol Olivia. As family members flee the Spanish Inquisition, are kidnapped by pirates and eventually sail to America, one daughter in each generation is given the name Olivia, from the Hebrew Shulamit meaning "peace," to honor the Jewish part of their ancestry. Critically-acclaimed author Carolivia Herron (Nappy Hair) shares this engaging, multicultural tale is based on her own family's heritage.

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Product Details
Kar-Ben Publishing
0761391002 / 9780761391005
Paperback / softback
31/05/2023
United States
32 pages, Illustrations, color
206 x 274 mm, 136 grams