Welcome to Moyenda's Village!

Nora Blakely
Nov 27, 2021
1 min read

Updated: Nov 28, 2021

I am so excited about Moyenda and The Golden Heart. I think you will be, too.

A young boy goes off on a quest to find a treasure he can bring back to the people he loves. And maybe, just maybe, this journey set in a mythical country in long ago Africa sets the stage for the Kwanzaa holiday created by Maulana Karenga in the 1960s.

Moyenda . . . started as a Read-To-Me book for ages 3-8 but it’s also for anyone of any age who loves a good story and beautiful illustrations. Go to the Shop window and you’ll see examples of the exciting images. I hope you’ll order a book or two while you’re there.

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I love folklore. Especially African and African-American tales. One of my favorites is “The Peculiar Such Thing” in The People Could Fly collection by Virginia Hamilton.

Do you have a favorite tale? Please share.

4 Comments

Arlene Crawford

Dec 09, 2021

Hey Nora, Congratulations on the Book. I thought I would get a copy for contributing to the GoFund Me. Just in case you don't have my address it is: Arlene Crawford 5112 S. Kimbark #2, Chicago, IL 60615

Peace and power - Arty

Nora Blakely

Dec 09, 2021

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No worries, Arty. You do get a complementary copy. BTW, sounds like you haven’t seen the updates I’ve been posting on gofundme.com/moyenda. Lots of notes and news there. And as an appreciated supporter you should be getting an email from the site, too.

eddiejfrenchiii

Dec 02, 2021

So excited to order this book for my goddaughter and nieces, A lovely story with beautiful imagery representing us in powerful way. Congratulations!

Nora Blakely

Dec 09, 2021

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Thank you! I start shipping books this weekend. I’m so excited to get them into everyone’s hands. I’d love to know what you think about the book once you’ve had a chance to share it with your Littler People. 😌