Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi

Biggest Takeaways: Children of Blood and Bone is an epic adventure with a new twist – it's set in a world inspired by West African mythology. The world-building is beautiful and exotic, the adventure is action-packed, and the plot is full of surprises. The characters are captivating and believable, and Adeyemi expertly draws us through their emotional journeys as well as their physical ones While Children of Blood and Bone does encompass several of the issues and themes I typically cover on Connection Not Perfection - family relationships, courage, emotional and physical abuse, grief, and fear about the future – this time, I focus on the larger social themes. Orïsha is a kingdom of oppression and injustice, with one particular people group targeted for extinction. We see the history of the monarchy's abuse of power and the intimacy of one of how the abuse has affected a particular family. This must-read book is the perfect vehicle to talk to your teens about racism, prejudice, and bias. Referenced in this Episode: Children of Blood and Bone, by Tomi Adeyemi Tomi Adeyemi on the Tonight Show Tomi Adeyemi in the News The Ish Girl on Facebook The Ish Girl on Instagram Sign Up for The Ish Girl's Weekly Email