HABIBA DIALLO
AUTHOR. SPEAKER. END FISTULA ADVOCATE.
Yeshialem Learns About Fistula
Upon waking from a dream, Yeshialem encounters a group of pilgrims with whom she decides to travel in her endeavour to reach Rwanda. Suddenly, Yeshi finds herself lost in Niger and must make her way back to Ethiopia.
Set across diverse African landscapes and told in lyrical prose, Yeshialem Learns About Fistula, follows the courageous Yeshialem as she sets out on an epic adventure across the Sahara Desert. Along the way, she makes many friends who share with her secrets from ancient writing systems that enable her to challenge a devastating medical condition that damages the lives of so many women and girls.
FROM THE BOOK
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"The first of its kind... a unique resource in the global fight against fistula." —Gillian Slinger, former Coordinator of the Campaign to End Fistula for the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
"Informative... Entertaining... The author uses descriptive words to inform readers about fistula in Africa." —Naomi Virgo, Seventh grade student and writer
"I thoroughly enjoyed being part of Yeshi's journey, which has educated me on fistula. This book is very engaging and incorporates different African cultures to educate the reader on the epidemic which unfortunately so many women experience today. Definitely worth reading- we must raise awareness of fistula!!"
"A difficult topic - fistula. beautifully told, through the main character Yeshialem accompanied by beautiful artwork. I love how Diallo weaved in African culture and history into the story. I enjoyed reading the book and highly recommend it to others."
"Yeshialem Learns About Fistula, is one of the best book I have ever read, I have learnt so much about not just fistula but about African cultures in general, the author Habiba Cooper Diallo is an extremely clever young lady, I appreciate the way she weaved in culture, language and social customs in the book, the book is both enlightening for children and adults. We desperately need more books like this, not just in the Black and African community, but in several sectors such as health care and educational institutions, in schools, in homes, for men, for teenagers. Yeshialem Learns about Fistula is revolutionary in its own right."
"Beautiful book! So interesting and clever, amazing journey through different African cultures and a powerful message about fistula. It is educative also! A must read book!"
