My Pop Pop and Me mauge Ayi Kwei Armah’s Two Thousand

Ayi Kwei Armah’s Two Thousand Seasons is set in the harshest century of the Atlantic Slaving War that for three hundred years devastated Africa while lifting europe to affluent world dominance

when their own daughters' storylines intersect

expects an elite resume to convert into power and wealth

Drawing on a wide range of primary sources from both American and African archives

complied with daily commentary and affirmations by MWALIMU K

My Pop Pop and Me mauge Ayi Kwei Armah’s Two ThousandPreS K. An African American grandfather, Pop Pop, and his grandson transform baking a lemon cake into a magical mystery tour of sound and rhythm: Sniff sniff the lemon whiff Peel peel I love the lemon feel. Warm, soft, stylized watercolors add a surreal element to the lively story, especially as fish eye perspectives sweep the pages and boy and grandfather sometimes shrink down to measuring cup size. The inevitable messes and cleanup of any kitchen