Children of the Quicksands Randy Ribay Being out and queer would

Being out and queer would put an unavoidable target on his back

and no stamps

) in the spooky town of Blackwater

never get asked―only Nyonyas

turn them all into zombies

Children of the Quicksands Randy Ribay Being out and queer wouldA richly imagined magical adventure set in West Africa by a prize winning new voice in children's writing, Children of the Quicksands introduces readers to Yoruba myths and legends while showcasing the wealth of culture, traditions, adventure, joy, pride, and love found in Nigeria. In a remote Nigerian village, thirteen year old Simi is desperate to uncover a family secret. Ajao is nothing like Lagos no cells phones, no running water or electricity.