On Travel Africa Day, consider taking an intimate look at one part of Africa through the eyes of Joseph Lekuton, a Maasai who was born in Kenya and attended college in the United States. In his book, Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna, Joseph tells of his life as a child with his family, his school days away from his family in Kenya, his journey to the United States, and his return to his family after he had successfully completed his education and was working as a teacher in the United States. Although written for children ages 12 and up, I think this book is so interesting that most adults will enjoy reading it too. The afterword in the back of the book also helps the reader understand the culture.
Today's Kidlit Book 