Parables Studios & Mountype publish “28th The Crossroad” illustrated book
Parables Animation Studios and Mountype Publishers have released the illustrated book of “28th The Crossroad,” based on an animation film of the same name set in Gold Coast (present-day Ghana) in February 1948. The film and now the book recreates the events leading to the crossroad shooting of 2nd World War veterans in Osu, Accra.
28th The Crossroads is a beautifully illustrated book inspired by Parables’ acclaimed feature-length animated film of the same name. The film, which premiered in 2022 at the silverbird cinemas, vividly retold the pivotal 1948 event where three army veterans were shot at the crossroads in Accra-an incident that sparked Ghana’s fight for independence.
Parables studios, producers of Ghana’s first animated feature film focuses on creating animated contents that “tell the African story from the African perspective.” Building on the film’s success, the book offers young readers an engaging and educational experience, blending rich illustrations with historical facts.
It features a glossary of key terms, thought-provoking questions, and actual archival images from the 1948 riots. The aim, according to Parables Studio Director and cartoonist, Cycil Abban, is to inspire and educate the next generation about Ghana’s journey to independence, making it an excellent supplementary resource for students and history enthusiasts.
Cycil further disclosed that ’28th The Crossroads’ is part of Parables Animation Studios’ ongoing commitment to preserving and sharing Ghana’s rich cultural heritage with younger audiences. With Mountype’s distribution network across the regions, the book adaptation gives an opportunity to increase the reach of the franchise with those who may not have had access to the film.
In addition to 28th The Crossroads book, Parables in partnership with Mountype has published other works focused on Ghanaian folklore, including Tales of Kweku Ananse Volumes 1 and 2. These and other locally inspired animated stories are available on ‘Koliko+’, a mobile streaming app (available on Playstore and AppStore) dedicated to Made-in-Ghana contents.
The illustrated books are available in bookshops across Accra, Kumasi, Takoradi, and other major cities in Ghana. You can also download the Koliko+ App! and watch the feature length animated movie plus commemorative wall papers and sound tracks.
Source: Parables Animation Studios
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