Children’s Literature

Birthdays were always a special day for me, and I looked forward to them throughout the year. However, my parents didn’t fancy celebrating birthdays. But there was one person who shared my [...]

It’s dead … no, it is alive … ooey! It’s just sleeping! Martha grabbed the closest chats and handed them to Mr. Ki’ogora. He flipped through their colorful pages filled with animal sketches. “Are [...]

Long time ago, all the candles in the universe lived in a land called Candleland. The different colours living in Candleland made it colourful. There was a beautiful scenery of Royal Palm avenue, [...]

Tick tock Time is moving Look at the clock Be wide awake School term is starting You’re now grade one, cupcake From the rest you took It’s time for bathing For a fresh new look Come let’s cook I [...]

Chikaima sat cross-legged as she listened to Grandma’s tales of the famous Iyi Nzu, a renowned river in Chekwurube village. “Once upon a time…’’ Grandma began, her eyes lighting up as if she [...]

As the golden sun dipped below the horizon in the beautiful rural village of Mnongoni, it cast an attractive glow on small hills and woody plants. As darkness slowly enveloped the land, [...]

Once upon a time, in a beautiful field called Golden Grove, bees, birds, and butterflies lived together, sharing everything without fighting. The field was filled with dandelions, daisies, and [...]

Kavita fastened the buttons on his raincoat and stepped out into the dark, drizzly evening. He walked briskly through the corridor towards the staffroom. He needed to see Mr Makame, the teacher [...]

One. The absence of peace Even before she passed away like the sun in a wet season, her life wasn’t tranquil. My mother was a psychologically tortured woman. A harassed woman and of course [...]

In a world of chaos and strife, Where violence and hatred are rife, There is a strong desire within us all For a world where peace stands tall. Every heart longs for tranquillity A life free from [...]