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    Mary on the Move
    Mary on the Move
    Mary on the Move
    Ebook60 pages6 minutes

    Mary on the Move

    By Celeste Wamiru and Kathryn Toure

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    Curious, charming, determined and inspirational - that's Mary.

    She's bright, sociable, and always on the move. The beautifully rendered cartoons in this unusual graphic novel depict the wit, wisdom and sarcasm of a senior citizen currently living in an assisted living facility in the Midwest. She assures her son she'll be fine tackling sta

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherKnowing Each Other
    Release dateJun 1, 2020
    ISBN9781087888699
    Mary on the Move
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    Celeste Wamiru

    Celeste Wamiru is a graphic artist who illustrated Tinga Tinga Tales and worked as a political cartoonist. She co-founded Karakana Kenya, a social enterprise supporting creatives. Pillars of Africa recognized her as a youth peer model. She graduated from the University of Nairobi.

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