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Sala, Mountain Warrior

Author: Wakanyi HoffmanIllustrator: Onyinye Iwu

Sala is the only girl who wants to climb the challenging mountain: will she achieve her goal? Set in the Samburu region of northern Kenya, culture is at the core of this beautiful book. The bright illustrations will immerse any reader, and the narrative challenges gender stereotypes, bold and clear. 

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  • Black representation
  • Challenges gender stereotypes
  • Female lead
  • Own Voice