{"product_id":"the-yam-in-who-i-am-a-nigerian-celebration-of-family-food-and-belonging-hardcover","title":"The Yam In Who I Am: A Nigerian Celebration of Family, Food, and Belonging - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eN. Orjiakor\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEmem Essien\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStanding out? No thank you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEzinne\u003c\/strong\u003e has always preferred to blend in. She just wants her school day-and her lunchbox-to feel normal. No smells. No teasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when she trades her favorite Nigerian yam porridge for a plain sandwich, she realizes something is missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eShe misses a piece of herself. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA summer trip to Nigeria for the New Yam Festival opens Ezinne's eyes to the beauty of her heritage, family traditions, and the story behind the food she once felt ashamed to bring to school. Between colorful masquerades, joyful celebrations, and Grandma Nne-nne's wisdom, Ezinne discovers that standing out isn't something to fear-it's something to celebrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Yam in Who I Am\u003c\/strong\u003e is a heartfelt picture book celebrating Nigerian culture, family, identity, belonging, and the courage to embrace who you are. Perfect for children ages 5-10, it includes an Igbo glossary, discussion questions, and a traditional yam porridge recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 42\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 21, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56371135217969,"sku":"9798999685513","price":33.73,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/9532\/7537\/files\/oLHKKIluQr9798999685513.webp?v=1789793530","url":"https:\/\/mitchellofficial.com\/products\/the-yam-in-who-i-am-a-nigerian-celebration-of-family-food-and-belonging-hardcover","provider":"MITCHELL","version":"1.0","type":"link"}