Mollel’s Books
Why Mollel?
Tolowa M. Mollel
-A Canadian Author (2009)
My Rows and Piles of Coins (1999) Kele’s Secret (1997) Big Boy (1997) Kitoto the Mighty (2004) Song Bird (2004) Ananse’s Feast (2003) To Dinner, for Dinner (2000) Subira Subira (2000) Dume’s Roar (1997/1999) Shadow’s Dance (1998) Rhinos for Lunch and Elephants for Supper (1992/2000) The King and the Tortoise (1993) The Flying Tortoise (1998) A Promise to the Sun (1992) The Orphan Boy (1995/2004) (A young boy brings comfort and companionship to a farmer.) The Princess Who Lost Her Hair (1998) (This book is about the interdependence of all living things)
Mollel presents African experiences in Canadian Children’s Literature. Mollel’s shares his personal experiences Living with his grandparents in Africa. Mollel writes universal moral stories to promote global peace and justice. Mollel’s books cover diversity in African folktales and experiences. Mollel’s books are appropriate for all age, gender, race and ethnic groups. Mollel’s books reflect my own experiences living in Tanzania. Pamphlet written for all Grandchildren, Parents, and Grandparents working for Global Peace and Social Justice. Shiraz Ramji (Educator/Gerontologist) E-mail: swramji@sfu.ca Mollel was born in Tanzania, East Africa on June 25th, 1952. He got his B.A. degree from the University of Dar-es Salaam, and his M.A. from the University of Alberta. He has worked as an actor and a University theatre instructor in Tanzania and in Canada. At present Mollel lives in Edmonton, Canada. E-mail: tmollel@shaw.ca
Mollel’s Book
Mollel’s Book
Mollel’s Book
A Tanzanian boy saves his coins to buy a bicycle so that he can help his parents carry goods to the market.
A universal moral story of a young boy who wishes he was as big as his brother.
A universal family story with a Grandmother and a grandchild learning A secret of home-grown chickens.