"Thank You, Omu" by Oge Mora

 10 Coretta Scott King or CSK Honor winning books

3. 2019 New Talent Illustrator

Oge Mora: Illustrator and Author of

"Thank You, Omu"

About the Author:

"Oge Mora graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design with a BFA in illustration. When not painting in her studio, Oge is in the kitchen cooking her late grandmother's recipes. Her first picture book, Thank You, Omu!, was a Caldecott Honor, a New York Times Notable Book and Editors' Choice, and a Junior Library Guild selection. She lives in Providence, Rhode Island, and invites you to visit her website at www.ogemora.com."

Book Summary:

"Everyone in the neighborhood dreams of a taste of Omu's delicious stew! One by one, they follow their noses toward the scrumptious scent. And one by one, Omu offers a portion of her meal. Soon the pot is empty. Has she been so generous that she has nothing left for herself?

Debut author-illustrator Oge Mora brings to life a heartwarming story of sharing and community in colorful cut-paper designs as luscious as Omu's stew, with an extra serving of love. An author's note explains that "Omu" (pronounced AH-moo) means "queen" in the Igbo language of her parents, but growing up, she used it to mean "Grandma." This book was inspired by the strong female role models in Oge Mora's life."- Amazon.com

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Reviews:

[*] "A memorable tale of community and the unexpected rewards of sharing."

―School Library Journal, starred review

[*] "A lovely story of giving and community founded in Nigerian culture. Delectable."

―Kirkus Reviews, starred review

[*] "Mora [is] a major new talent.... Rhythmic, refrain like...this sweet story of inclusivity, gratitude, and delicious fellowship is also a feast for the eyes."

―Publishers Weekly, starred review

Sources:

https://www.amazon.com/Thank-You-Omu-Oge-Mora/dp/0316431249/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=%22Thank+You%2C+Omu%22+by+Oge+Mora&qid=1606063002&sr=8-1