Djeliya

*Enjoy this special Sneak Peek of DJELIYA!*

Inspired by the West African folklore of the author’s childhood, this unique graphic novel follows the adventures of Mansour Keita, last prince of a dying kingdom, and Awa Kouyaté, his loyal Djeli, or 'royal storyteller' as they journey to meet the great wizard who destroyed their world and then withdrew into his tower, never to be seen again. On their journey, they'll cross paths with friend and foe, from myth and legend alike, and revisit the traditions, tales, and stories that gave birth to their people and nurture them still. But what dark secret lies at the heart of these stories, and what purpose do their tellers truly serve?

Djeliya is a great choice for libraries building their collection of books centering African folklore, Black voices, and speculative fiction. A funny, frenetic adventure, with stunning artwork throughout, Djeliya is a remarkable debut graphic novel by the talented young French-Senegalese creator Juni Ba.

Please note that due to size restraints, this is only a Sneak Peak portion of Djeliya. Reviewers and media interested in more information or a full review copy should contact marc@tkopresents.com.