Katxupa, Cousins, & Dreams of Football

PURCHASE

Katxupa, Cousins, and Dreams of Football is Part I of the Cape Verdean Harmony in Heritage Series: "Kriolu 4 Children and Curious Adults Too!" Bilingual Book Series: English/Kriolu. 

Meet Julius, a lively little boy of Cape Verdean descent living in the United States. His excitement bubbles over as he prepares for a special visit from his cousins from Cape Verde. Through Julius's eyes, readers will experience a short, delightful journey of discovery and a sneak peek of the fascinating nuances that make the Cape Verdean culture unique. 

This is an ideal introduction to Kriolu, the creole language spoken in Cape Verde, which blends Portuguese with West African languages. As Julius learns new words and phrases from his cousins, this book sets the foundation for a nice discussion about Kriolu and life as an American-born Cape Verdean. Translated in Sotavento dialect by Tyson Cofre. Barlavento (Northern) dialect soon to be released! 

A Cultural Bridge for All Ages:
This book is more than just a children's book; it's a gateway to cultural understanding and language learning for: 

1) Parents seeking to introduce their children to Cape Verdean heritage
2) Educators looking for diverse, multicultural resources
3) Adults curious about Cape Verdean culture and the Kriolu language