Once Upon a Time: An interview with children's storyteller Dr Tamara Pizzoli
A chance interview with the writer of story book 'The Ghanaian Goldilocks' got me thinking about my childhood and how a good narrative can be the catalyst for firing the imagination, encouraging a love of reading and celebrating free thinking. The English Schoolhouse. image credit: Howell Edwards Creativ e Even though the book is primarily aimed at children, I was drawn to how US-born Ghanaphile Dr Tamara Pizzoli (who lives in Italy) turned our idea of Goldilocks on its head by depicting the classic character as a Black boy from Ghana with a golden-tipped afro. And did I mention the book is inspired by her first-born son Noah? ....Fresh, novel and inspiring - I thought - which is why I wanted to share her thoughts with you. In the first of three instalments, I ask the mother-of-two about the importance of storytelling, her love of Ghana and what future creative projects she has up her sleeve. MisBeee: I love the way you've turned this classic on it...