A traditional African Marriage Process: Introduction

A traditional African Marriage Process: Introduction

My younger sister, Nelly, has been a rock in our family and in my life. I am 15 months older than Nelly. For as long as I can remember, she has always been at my side. We did so much life together-and  literally raised each other in our early teens. Our...

Zoo Lion in the Wild

Zoo Lion in the Wild

The days have been so busy but I wanted to share a few updates. February 19th This day marked the end of our third week in Kenya. We've had such a blessed time - with family, with friends, or just by ourselves. I am writing from the beautiful Kisii highlands -...

Karibu Thetribe45

Karibu Thetribe45

We are on a queue at the Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris, France waiting to board our flight to Kenya. The kids spot a little girl who could pass for their sister a few people ahead. They shyly look at each other and with some encouragement start to wave. Within...

Kenya Week 1

Kenya Week 1

Wednesday January 31st It's almost 4 am. Some birds are sweetly chirping and making me wish I knew what kind they are. A rooster crows and another responds a few neighborhoods away. A dog barks and another does the same. It's a beautiful silence given that Nairobi is...

Celebrating the life of Christopher Osano Gekonge

Celebrating the life of Christopher Osano Gekonge

I drafted this note at the Philadelphia International Airport on Thursday. It’s always nice to come to Philly because this is where my US journey started 12 summers ago. This time however, my trip to Philly was not for the usual fun reasons. I came to say goodbye to a...

Our 5 Favorite Christmas Books

Our 5 Favorite Christmas Books

Last year, I borrowed an idea from another home school family.  It's an idea that has allowed us to slow down and enjoy the Christmas season. December can be a frantic month. There are Christmas plays to watch, lights to see, perfect gifts to find and so on....

What were the best picture books of 2023?

What were the best picture books of 2023?

Since becoming a published author, my reading preferences have evolved. Before I was content to grab any book and read it to my children. Recently, I have been educating myself on what literature is and how to write it. Thanks to this, I've come to appreciate the...

It’s Becoming a Tradition

It’s Becoming a Tradition

Last September, I published Yana Goes to Kenya as a birthday gift to myself. Thanks to you all, we were a number one new release beating The Box Car Children in the category. How cool! If you are looking for Swahili books for children, you need to check out its...

Why I wrote Yana Goes to Kenya

Why I wrote Yana Goes to Kenya

I am so glad you are here. The process of writing Yana Goes to Kenya was fun, largely thanks to the illustrator Janice Angengo who constantly reminded me to enjoy the process. She took my words and created incredible images that you and the kids who read this picture...

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I very much enjoyed your book and you have a very talented friend in Janice. I never had a chance to visit the African continent and because of Janice’s wonderful illustrations and your easy but informative text, I could almost feel the heat of Africa coming thr[ough] those pages.

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Ulli M
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I loved it!! It’s very nice and simple for young kids yet captivating with all the fun adventures. And I love love the illustrations.

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Grace W
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I love it! I read it this morning twice [after] waking up and your book brought me the most joy. I love the vibrant colors and the way you describe the animals, and the adjectives you use. Very informative and great for little minds learning new words.

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Kelley W
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I love it so much. I can’t wait to buy it for my kids. They will love it especially because it just illustrates their recent experience in Kenya. Great job and the illustrations are beautiful as well.

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Priscilla M
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Thanks for sharing this masterpiece. I really enjoyed reading it. I particularly got super nostalgic going through the pages

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Grace M
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I was super excited to read your book!!! You did a fantastic job. Very good flow, and the content is captivating. Made me very nostalgic.

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Betsy G
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I love it! Brought back memories of the books I used to read in elementary school and I felt like a little kid again. I love the beautiful images and illustrations, it makes it so entertaining and easy to relate to. The storyline is educational and the kids will definitely be more enlightened about their homeland after reading it.

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Maria W

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