Thomas S. Gale has published three books (with a fourth on the way) that contain intimate essays written by African children describing various aspects of their lives. Their stories are heartfelt and inspiring, as well as frequently shocking and poignant, and they demonstrate the conflicts that these children face between the desire to honor their traditions and wanting to create social change. The books feature hundreds of color photographs (by Tom Gale) of the writers of these essays. Their smiling faces offer a striking juxtaposition to their often harrowing stories. Gale’s books provides readers with a rare and fascinating glimpse into the lives of African children, told in their own words.
These books are an ideal educational resources to help teachers and parents discuss universal issues of childhood and adolescence, and it will help families, school classes, and church discussion groups understand these issues with rare clarity.
The second book, African Children: Their Faces and Their Thoughts may be purchased via Amazon.com