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The captivating story of an extraordinary girlhood

For those interested in memoir and autofiction, childhood stories, animals and nature, life in cultures before electricity, farm life, Kenya and the Maasai/Samburu, postcolonial settings, the conflict between ancient and modern, and those interested in the global lives of girls and women who want to choose their own futures. Ages 14+: mature themes. We hope to complete adapted stories for younger readers soon!

in an extraordinary place

with extraordinary people

at an extraordinary time

Weldon Kennedy, CC BY 2.0 Lion prints and vehicle tread.

A time of great change: when modernity was just creeping its edge toward the heart of the ancient ways. Life suddenly became constant tension and negotiation between traditional expectations and modern possibilities: especially for women and girls.

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  • At Apple Books! AND e-book sale worldwide on four platforms

    This dik-dik is happy to share that the Daughter of the Leopard e-book is now up on Apple books 🎉 , and is now *on sale 40% off worldwide* at these 4 platforms. 🎉 🎉 This sale will remain in effect until we receive our Kirkus review, likely in late…

  • Worldwide 40% off Kindle sale

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  • Now on Google Play Books!

    Daughter of the Leopard is now available in ebook download from Google Play Books, in 66 countries. Malaysian and Singaporean friends, this includes you! The “free sample” feature lets you read into chapter *ten*! Unfortunately it appears thus far the only African countries supported are Egypt and South Africa: no…