TOWARDS A WELCOMING SOCIETY: AN EXAMINATION OF
STEPHEN ALUMENDA’STHE GIRL WHO COULDN’T DANCE
AND ANANI THE ALBINO BOY

TOWARDS A WELCOMING SOCIETY: AN EXAMINATION OF
STEPHEN ALUMENDA’STHE GIRL WHO COULDN’T DANCE
AND ANANI THE ALBINO BOY

ANNA CHITANDO

Children’s literature is a useful resource for transforming society for the better. In this study, I pay
attention to Stephen Alumenda’s ideological commitment to disadvantaged children. I undertake
a literary analysis of his works that focus on marginalised children in order to establish how
he puts forward a proposal for a new society. The study examines how Alumenda’s children’s
stories address disability and albinism. It critiques Alumenda’s approach, while appreciating his
commitment to marginalised individuals and groups.The study highlights his sensitivity towards
children living with disability and albinism. However, it questions his tendency of granting happy
endings to his children’s stories. Overall, the study appreciates Alumenda’s willingness and cour-
age to address neglected individuals and themes

Imbizo

2013