Jua na Upepo

Jua na Upepo (The Sun and the Wind) is a delightful collection of Kiswahili short stories by Anne Matindi, published by Phoenix Publishers, specifically aimed at early primary school students across East Africa. This book, whose lead story is a classic fable about a contest between the Sun and the Wind, is expertly designed to make learning to read Kiswahili an exciting adventure. Along with the central fable, the collection contains other culturally relevant narratives (hadithi za kikwetu), making it an excellent resource for boosting reading confidence and introducing moral lessons. It’s a foundational text for young learners, offering captivating tales that promote both literacy and cultural understanding.