Pamela Kola

Pamela Kola (born 1943 – ) is a Kenyan writer, educator, and promoter of children’s literature, best known for collecting East African folktales and writing children’s books. She has also been active in women’s rights and NGO work. Quotes about Pamela Kola “Pamela Kola is another writer recognised for her children’s books, such as *East African How Stories*, *East African Why Stories* (both 1966) and *East African When Stories* (1968).” “Kola made history as the first African teacher at the Kenya High School on May 1, 1965.” — External links Pamela Kola Wikiquote: search for Pamela Kola Goodreads page for East African Why Stories "Children’s book revolution: how East African women took on colonialism after independence" by Anna Adima in The Conversation "How Kenyan folklore hit the classroom" in Daily Nation See also Children’s literature in Kenya East African folktales