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The Baboon King
Morengaru, a strong young hunter, has been cast out by both his mother’s people, the Kikuyu, and his father’s people, the Masai. Every day he misses human companionship, and soon he feels as though he’s becoming more like the animals around him. When Morengaru has the chance to belong again, he seizes the opportunity. Then [...]
Other Descriptors: Africa, Kenya, Realistic Fiction, Young Adult (Gr. 9-12) Themes: Acceptance, baboon, beloning, Friend, Kikuyu, Loneliness, Masai, mixed race, prejudice, rejection, wilderness Leave a comment
My Rows and Piles of Coins
The market is full of wonderful things, but Saruni is saving his precious coins for a red and blue bicycle. How happy he will be when he can help his mother carry heavy loads to market on his very own bicycle–and how disappointed he is to discover that he hasn’t saved nearly enough!
Other Descriptors: Picture Book, Primary (Gr. K-3), Realistic Fiction Themes: bicycle, Determination, Generosity, helping mother, Money, saving money 1 Comment
Our Stories, Our Songs: African Children Talk about AIDS
In Malawi and Zambia, children who have lost family to the AIDS pandemic tell their stories. This book is about the power of the human spirits to endure and hope for a better tommorrow.
Other Descriptors: Africa, All Ages, Malawi, Nonfiction Themes: Children of AIDS patients-Malawi, children's dignity, help others, Hope, illness, journeys, Literary collection- Tanzania, marginalize by poverty, peace activisist, power, War Leave a comment
Big Boy
Little Oli wants to be big enough to go bird hunting with his brother Mbachu but has to take a nap instead.
Olbalbal: A Day In Maasailand
A photographic study of life on the plains of Tanzania follows Kisululu, a young Maasai boy living in the village of Olbalbal, as he helps out with family chores, plays games with his friends, and learns the skills he will need as an adult.
Other Descriptors: Africa, Nonfiction, Primary (Gr. K-3) Themes: Adolescence, Foster children Comments closed
Subira Subira
Set in contemporary Tanzania, this variation on a traditional tale describes how a young girl learns a lesson in patience when a spirit woman sends her to get three whiskers from a lion.
Mama Elizabeti
When her mother has a new baby, Elizabeti is given charge of her younger brother and finds it more difficult to take care him than it was to care for her rock doll. Sequel to Elizabeti’s doll, and followed by Elizabeti’s school.
Other Descriptors: Africa, Fiction, Primary (Gr. K-3) Themes: Fairies, Self acceptance Comments closed
Elizabeti’s Doll
When a young Tanzanian girl gets a new baby brother, she finds a rock, which she names Eva, and makes it her baby doll.
Other Descriptors: Africa, Fiction, Primary (Gr. K-3) Themes: Emotions, Family problems, Friendship, Miracles Comments closed
Babu’s Song