Somalia: Wavin' Flag

Rudy Gutierrez Dept: The launch of his first-ever children's book represents a full-circle moment of sorts for the award-winning rapper, as he fuses literature, art and music to share his childhood story of the immigrant experience, according to CBC. The book offers a window into life growing up in his native Somalia, and his mother's decision for the family to flee the African country following the outbreak of civil war in 1991. It includes vibrant illustrations by Rudy Gutierrez as well as a brief summary on the history of Somalia and as a newcomer to Canada, K'naan was able to find a source of both solace and expression through music. While the Somali-Canadian poet and MC initially planned and still hopes to pen a memoir for adults, When I Get Older: The Story Behind Wavin' Flag published by Tundra Books documents a pivotal period of K'naan's life geared towards a younger audience. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.