African Literature and the Preservation of Culture

In 2008, the Library of Congress held a celebration honoring Nigerian novelist, author, poet and professor Chinua Achebe for his book, Things Fall Apart. This book speaks on pre-colonial Nigeria and how the protagonist, a traditional man named Okonkwo, handles colonialism and its effect on him and his people. 

Things Fall Apart: The Positive Aspect of Motherhood

The bond between mother and child is one of the deepest connections humans experience. It begins before birth and grows through touch, voice, and protection. A mother often becomes a child’s first sense of safety, teaching them how to trust the world while always being a place they can return to.