BOOKS

An imaginative and timeless tale, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory follows the adventures of young, impoverished Charlie Bucket. After finding a coveted Golden Ticket in a chocolate bar, Charlie wins a tour of the mysterious and fantastical chocolate factory owned by eccentric candy maker Willy Wonka. 

Americanah is a novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie that follows the love story of Ifemelu and Obinze as they navigate life in different countries after leaving military-ruled Nigeria. While Ifemelu moves to America and becomes a successful writer, Obinze’s plan to join her is thwarted, leading him to a dangerous life as an undocumented immigrant in London. Years later, their reunion in a newly democratic Nigeria forces them to confront the challenges of their separate journeys and rekindle their passion. The book explores themes of race, identity, love, and homecoming through Ifemelu’s experiences and her anonymous blog about race and blackness in America.