Ayobami and the Names of the Animals Ocean Vuong painting by using watercolors and

painting by using watercolors and salt to create a textured landscape

desperate not to lose her

chubby body

brother Howard penning the lettering

Ayobami and the Names of the Animals Ocean Vuong painting by using watercolors andWinner of the 2018 International Latino Book Awards "In this beautiful gem about a girl who wants to learn to read, letters burst forth from imagery done in cut paper collage and a rainbow of color, each page telling its own story with a quiet, understated voice." B. C. (New York Times) The war is over and little Ayobami can finally go to school. Everyone is extremely happy, and joy is all over the town. The children are excited to go to school and