"Compelling...beautifully illustrated...the awareness raised by Adi’s story, and its gentle approach, makes this a valuable read."
—Horn Book Magazine
"This vibrantly illustrated, important story will move readers old and young."
—Booklist
“Adi has a memorable voice, and readers will be heartened to see how her family’s creative problem-solving results in positive change….Daniau’s stylized, richly hued illustrations help the narrative come alive…A vivid account of Cameroonian village life.”
—Kirkus Reviews
"You wouldn’t necessarily think a tale about child brides could be appropriately written for kids, but how wrong such an assumption would be. Dzotap, who lives in Cameroon, does a magnificent job with this story. Adi is such a vibrant person, and he gives both her and the setting in which she lives ample time on the page before the gutting visit from her uncle. The art of Daniau just pops off the pages too. The colors and people and action and sheer vibrancy of the piece are hard to describe. Plus, look at all the patterns that get worked into the pages. It’s a happy story at its heart, though there’s a lot of grief worked in there as well for the girls who could not escape. Love the backmatter as well."
—Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production
“Wonderful bursts of lyricism…References to local culture, flora and fauna also abound…provides fascinating insights into Cameroonian village life and culture.”
—Global Literature in Libraries Initiative
"Dedicated to all the little girls like Adi whose frail shoulders already bear the weight of heaven, Adi of Boutanga is a story full of love and hope true to Dzotap’s firm belief in the importance of education for all girls, everywhere."
—World Kid Lit
