Marjy Marj is a Ghanaian American writer whose works delve into the complexities of identity and immigrant experiences. Her writing is characterized by a profound insight into cultural clashes and the search for belonging. Through her narratives, she explores themes of home, tradition, and transformation.
A young boy is motivated to read and spell. Although this book is fictional, it is based on the story of a young boy who won his first spelling bee in second grade. After practicing spelling for five more years, he won the regional spelling bee and represented his State at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington DC.
This is a story about a 12-year-old girl's perseverance as a housemaid in Ghana and eventual immigration to America.