Matonkoni Tales: A collection of illustrated short stories from the African tradition
Picture book created to support a research project exploring and challenging how Western science is used when supporting child’s behaviour in the early years. Each story represents a different scientific theory relating to behaviour.
The books were used in research groups (storytime at the library) to encourage discussion around which parts of the science families recognise, trust and believe in, and which parts they felt were fictitious or not relevant.
The books were then adapted into interactive workbooks containing discussion guides and activities relating to the stories, which can be used to work with adults and children to gain new insights into how Western science needs to adapt to make sense in a local or cultural context.
Art Direction Proofreading Print production
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Produced by Hello Brave (Tayo Medupin, Efun Toni Coker, Nicky)
Stories Usifu Jalloh
Illustrations Kareen Cox, Rumbidzai Savanhu, Lucy Farfort
Art Direction Tori Flower
Graphic Design Jane Mbanefo
Funded by Impact on Urban Health
Project website matonkonitales.org