Memories of Sun: Stories of Africa and America

Author: Jane Kurtz

In Memories of Sun, we hear the stories of children who currently live in various parts of Africa, Americans living in or visiting Africa and Africans living in America. Divided into these three distinct sections, the stories express a variety of cultural experiences as well as the imprint these cultures have on the children who inhabit them both. Some stories are touching, some humorous and some heartbreaking. All are unforgettable. Jane Kurtz, a self- described "Third culture kid," was born in the U.S. but raised, for most of her childhood, in Ethiopia. In Memories of Sun, she has created an anthology of twelve stories and three poems that speak in the voices of children who share that duality of culture. The back of the book contains an informative section about the authors. Students will find much to learn and relate to once they read these powerful stories

Memories of Sun : Stories of Africa and America

Year Released: 2004

Grade 5-Adult