Anesu agus na Creutairean Uisge

By Tawana Maramba; illustrated by Ann Macleod

Anesu agus na Creutairean Uisge (Anesu and the Water Spirits) is a new children’s book, written by Tawana Maramba and beautifully illustrated by Ann Macleod. Published by Skye and Lochalsh based arts organisation, ATLAS Arts, the story centres the experience of Afro Gaels in Scotland, and children starting school in a new place for the first time. Anesu, who has recently moved from Zimbabwe with her family, is beginning her first day of school. Encouraged by her teacher and classmates, she shares experiences from Zimbabwe, and the story of a water spirit called Njuzu, inspiring her class to share stories of sea creatures, and to grow closer, in turn.