Anna Hibiscus

By Atinuke

What is it about?

Anna lives with her large extended family in a West African city. Atinuke’s linked stories follow holidays, visitors and discoveries beyond the family compound, with illustrations by Lauren Tobia.

Who might enjoy it?

For readers drawn to family life and recognisable small dramas. The linked-story structure makes it easy to stop after one episode and return without losing a complicated plot.

Things to consider

Includes contrasts in wealth and children working. Leave room for questions rather than treating one fictional family as a picture of an entire continent.

A question to take into your reading

What is different about being alone and having time to yourself?

Premise and publication context: Publisher: Anna Hibiscus. Reading-fit suggestions and discussion questions are MWC editorial guidance.

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