The Dust on Her Good Shoes · My Hadithi

The Dust on Her Good Shoes

What happens when a girl stops being who her family needs and starts being who she is?

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CBC tags for this book

Core competencies

Self-efficacy

Values

Integrity

Pertinent and contemporary issues

Gender
Talent Development and Nurturing

Language: English

A glimpse inside

Set in a Nairobi estate, this story explores what it means for a young girl to want something that belongs to her alone, a dream that does not fit neatly into family expectations. It asks the question every parent of a preteen will recognize: how do you hold onto who you are while staying rooted in where you come from? A nuanced, honest portrait of ambition, belonging, and the quiet moments when a family decides to see its children differently.

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