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The East African Junior Library was a special collection of picture books made for kids in primary school. These books were published by the East African Publishing House, a company based in Nairobi, which is a big city in Kenya. The series started in 1966 and aimed to provide fun and educational stories for young readers in East Africa.

Discover the East African Junior Library Books

This library series featured many interesting stories, often written by African authors and illustrated by talented artists. The books helped children learn about their culture and the world around them through exciting tales.

Popular Books in the Series

Here are some of the books that were part of the East African Junior Library:

  • East African How Stories by Pamela Ogot. This book, illustrated by Terry Hirst, came out in 1966.
  • Another East African How Stories by Pamela Ogot, but this one was illustrated by Pamela Kola in 1966.
  • Hare's Blanket and Other Tales by Asenath Bole Odaga. Adrienne Moore drew the pictures for this book in 1967.
  • The diamond ring also by Asenath Odaga, with illustrations by Adrienne Moore, published in 1967.
  • The lonely black pig, and other stories by Anne Matindi, released in 1968.
  • The elephant's heart, and other stories by William Lewis Radford, published in 1968.
  • The sun and the wind by Anne Matindi, illustrated by Adrienne Kennaway, from 1967.
  • East African When Stories by Pamela Ogot, with illustrations by Beryl Moore, published in 1968.
  • Cock and lion by Kalondo Kyendo, illustrated by Adrienne Moore, from 1969.
  • Sweets and Sugar cane by Asenath Odaga, with pictures by Beryl Moore, published in 1971.
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