Yeve C. Sibanda is a native Zimbabwean who calls the United States her adopted home. Inspired by her daughter, she wrote this book to help keep indigenous African languages, such as Shona and Ndebele fun, alive and interesting. She hopes to empower, educate and inspire multicultural families to embrace their rich heritage and encourage their children to learn their languages.

“My First Book of Shona and Ndebele Words” is a short & engaging picture book set in Zimbabwe. It features a Black Zimbabwean brother and sister who introduce the reader to Shona and Ndebele (the two main native languages in Zimbabwe) vocabulary with accompanying English translations as they experience their daily life activities. The book transports readers to Zimbabwe and allows them a glimpse into Zimbabwean family life and culture.