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The first book I chose to explore this culture was named Ndito Runs (Anderson, 1996). This story is about a young African girl from Kenya who is running through her village towards school. As she is running to school, the story outlines various aspects of Kenya and the African culture. For instance, it refers to the other members of her culture, the animals found in her land, and the characteristics of her homeland. After encountering and introducing the reader to different aspects of Kenya, the young African girl finally arrives at school. In addition to the text being provided in this story, the illustrations play an essential role in describing life in Kenya along with the African culture. Through the use of acrylic paint on canvas, the
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