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Mama's Sleeping Scarf 2023
Mama's Sleeping Scarf is a 2023 children's picture book written by Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie using the pseudonym Nwa Grace-James and illustrated by Congolese-Angolan artist Joelle Avelino. The story follows Chino, a young girl who finds peace in her mother's scarf while waiting for her return.
Chino, missing her mother deeply, finds comfort in the familiar smell and texture of her sleeping scarf. As the day progresses, she spends time with her grandparents and father, always holding onto the scarf for reassurance and warmth. The illustrations, noted for their bright and imaginative settings, enhance the story's gentle and heartfelt tone.
Adichie chose to write a children’s book to preserve memories from her daughter, with Chino being inspired by her.
The book was published as part of a three-book agreement with HarperCollins Children's Books in the UK and Knopf in the US. It has appeared in multiple formats such as hardcover, eBook, and audiobook, with a Spanish translation also released. Reception has been varied, with some reviewers wanting more excitement and depth, while others have seen it as a warm and engaging read.
Crew
- Illustrator
- Joelle Avelino
Details
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Children's Books
- ISBN
- 9780008550073
- Pages
- 32
- Format
- Print and digital, Hardcover
