About This Book
Reach for this book when your daughter begins to push back against gender expectations or when she feels her personal passions are at odds with her family's traditions. This moving coming-of-age story follows Namelok, a young Maasai girl in Kenya who discovers a rare black rhino and its calf. As she develops a deep, secret bond with these endangered animals, she must also navigate her father's plans for her initiation and marriage. The story explores themes of environmental stewardship, the weight of cultural heritage, and the courage it takes to speak your truth to those you love most. It is a sophisticated, realistic look at the transition from childhood to womanhood that honors both the beauty of Maasai culture and the universal desire for self-determination.
