Ethiopian Children's Books & Stories | Sabe Kemer
Oh! To Touch the Sky
A children's story inspired by a real Ethiopian village
Oh! To Touch the Sky takes young readers to Luuco (Luch'o), a small village in Gara Muleta, Ethiopia, where Sabe was born and raised.
Inspired by childhood memories, friendship, imagination, culture, and dreams!
The Story Behind the Illustrations
A Village in Ethiopia. An Artist in Aurora.
The landscapes and places in Oh! To Touch the Sky are inspired by the real village where Sabe grew up.
Lelli Tenane was only 17 years old when she illustrated the book.
A young Aurora artist and participant in Downtown Aurora Visual Arts ()DAVA) helped bring Sabe's childhood memories of Ethiopia to life.
“I brought the memories of the village where I was born. A 17-year-old Aurora artist brought those memories to life.” -Sabe
This creates a beautiful connection between:
Ethiopia • Aurora • Youth Art • Culture • Children's Literature
More Ethiopian Stories Are Coming
Oh! To Touch the Sky is the beginning of a growing collection of stories inspired by Ethiopian culture, childhood, language, family, friendship, and imagination.
Follow Sabe's journey as new stories and languages are introduced.
Available in English and Afaan Oromo . Every child has a dream worth reaching for!
