Olu and Greta

Written and illustrated by Diana Ejaita

Two cousins dream of uniting despite living worlds apart.

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32 pages· 330L

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Bookroo's summary

Olu in Lagos and Greta in Milan share a dream: to bridge the miles that separate them. Despite cultural differences, their childhoods mirror each other with roller skates and toy trains. As they navigate their unique worlds, they yearn for the day they can finally meet. Will their shared dreams bring them together?

From the publisher

The geographical and cultural distance between two cousins is counteracted by the universalities of childhood and the dream of uniting. Olu lives in Lagos, Nigeria; his cousin, Greta, lives in Milan, Italy. Though their lives may be different, their ways of living and playing are quite similar. They both roller skate; they both skip down the street; they both play with toy trains, trucks, and boats… and they both dream of meeting and being together. Debut author-illustrator Diana Ejaita references her own childhood and heritage to create a rich, poignant, and authentic portrayal of Nigeria, of Italy, and of the unity of childhood.

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