Adventures Across Africa - Ayuen, James M
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Adventures Across Africa blends true survival with timeless African fables passed down through generations. It follows the remarkable journey of James Manyok Ayuen, one of the "Lost Boys of Sudan," who fled civil war as a young child and walked more than a thousand miles with other displaced children seeking safety. Along the way, the children kept hope alive by sharing the stories their families once told around the fire-funny, wise, and magical tales that taught them courage, kindness, and resilience. In this first volume, James retells favorites such as The Tortoise and the Birds, The…mehr

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Adventures Across Africa blends true survival with timeless African fables passed down through generations. It follows the remarkable journey of James Manyok Ayuen, one of the "Lost Boys of Sudan," who fled civil war as a young child and walked more than a thousand miles with other displaced children seeking safety. Along the way, the children kept hope alive by sharing the stories their families once told around the fire-funny, wise, and magical tales that taught them courage, kindness, and resilience. In this first volume, James retells favorites such as The Tortoise and the Birds, The Elephant and the Sly Fox, and The Three Bulls and the Lion. Readers will also learn Monyjang (Dinka) words and enjoy colorful illustrations created by Utah students. James later rebuilt his life in the United States and founded African Independence Development (AID), a nonprofit bringing education and opportunity to children in South Sudan and throughout Africa.
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James Manyok Ayuen, born in the Bor region of South Sudan, fled civil war at age five and later became one of the 3,800 "Lost Boys and Girls" resettled in the United States. After learning English and completing high school, he pursued higher education with the goal of one day helping his homeland. He earned degrees from La Salle University and Brigham Young University, along with completing a policy fellowship at Carnegie Mellon University.James has become a dedicated advocate for the South Sudanese people, speaking at the United Nations and helping mobilize U.S. support for South Sudan's independence. He has also worked with the South Sudanese government and the World Bank to promote economic and political stability.In 2020, he founded African Independence Development (AID), a nonprofit focused on building self-sustaining schools and supporting educational, agricultural, and health initiatives in underserved African communities. He also works to preserve South Sudanese culture through children's books and serves as president of The Greater Bor Community of the United States.