The best weekend ever
written By Onika Hodge-Smith
Illustrated by Afiya Williams
Amani is excited to spend the weekend with her cousins, Tahira and Osai, at her grandmother’s house. However, the presence of a new girl in the neighborhood threatens to bring their promise of fun to a halt. How will Amani and her cousins respond to intimidation? Most importantly, how will they react when they learn the reason behind the new girl’s negative behavior? The Best Weekend Ever explores the role of family and community dynamics in the development of young children, as well as the importance of children seeking the advice of a trusted adult.