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Mali's New Book
posted (December 4, 2013)

2 years ago, showed you the first children’s illustrated book published by Mali Cayetano, the daughter of well-known Garifuna artist Pen Cayetano. That book, called “We are Free”, paved the way for her on the local artist’s scene, and it was written and illustrated with the assistance of her mother, Ingrid and her brother, Ibo. Well, today, she released a sequel called “Wanaragua”. It follows up with the characters introduced in “We Are Free”, and those who choose to take the journey with them, get to learn about this very important ceremonial dance from the Garifuna.

Cayetano is studying in Germany, and so today, her mother and father, Ingrid and Pen Cayetano, launched the book in Belize City at the Leo Bradley Library. 7News stopped by and spoke with Ingrid about why the public should support this budding artist, who came up with the concept while doing her master’s thesis. Here’s what she told us:

 

The book costs $50, and it can be purchased from the Image Factory, or the Pen Cayetano Studio Gallery in Dangriga. Additionally, it can be purchased online at the Amazon Book Store.

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