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...
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...
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...
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...