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African Children's Literature: An Introduction to the CODE Collection at the Library of Congress

Swahili

The titles listed on this page are written in the Swahili language and are published in several cities in Tanzania, including Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Bukoba, and Morogoro. The publications are organized by language and item number and are available to researchers in the African and Middle Eastern Division Reading Room at the Library of Congress. Please submit requests for individual items using both the language and item number from the inventory below.

Number Title Author Place of Publication Publisher/Printer Date Pages
37 Anaona, Anasikia Mehta Abeid Dar es Salaam Mathews Bookstore and Stationers 2003 24
38 Andika Ugundue E. Lema Dar es Salaam Tanzania Publishing House 1983 [18]
39 Androko na Simba W.E. Mkufya Dar es Salaam Mture Educational Publishers Limited 1998 30
40 Bahati ya Mtende Ruvu Publishers Dar es Salaam Ruvu Publishers 2002 22
41 Chemsha Bongo kwa Watoto Emmanuel Mbogo Dar es Salaam Tanzania Publishing House 1991 28
42 Children's Book Project for Tanzania     Children's Book Project for Tanzania 2002 Brochure
43 Chui Wadogo D.P. Mganga Dar es Salaam Tanzania Publishing House 1993 19
44 Debe la Dhahabu Mehta Abeid Tanzania Heko Publishers Ltd. 1993 22
45 kurwa na doto Doto Ni Yupi? Richard Mabala Arusha/Dar es Salaam Eastern Africa Publications Limited 1991 17
46 Fikiri Kabla Jumaa Msuazi Dar es Salaam NETBOOKS International 1999 25
47 Hadithi Ya Chopeko Y. Makumba Dar es Salaam Mture Educational Publishers Limited 2002 20
48 Hadithi Ya Kunguru Na Chura Mzee Walter Bgoya Dar es Salaam Mkuki na Nyota Publishers 2002 18
49 Hamu Ya Matamu Richard S. Mbala Dar es Salaam Eastern Africa Publications Limited  1992 17
50 Hewa ni kitu gani? M.M. Mande Dar es Salaam Tanzania Publishing House 1999 22
51 Je, unanifahamu? T.P. Ndumbaro Dar es Salaam Universal Publications 1993 20
52 Jifunze Sehemu Caroline Moshi Dar es Salaam TEMA Publishers Company Limited 1996 29
53 Jina Langu Sifuri B.R. Seka Dar es Salaam Diamond Publishers Ltd, 1993 17
54 Jini na Mayai ya Ajabu Mehta Abeid Dar es Salaam Mkuki na Nyota Publishers 1999 14
55 Jogoo na Kanga Gora Haji Gora Dar es Salaam E&D Limited 2003 15
56 Jua - Jarida la Watoto Mradi wa Vitabu vya Watoto Morogoro ECOL Publications [1994]?  31
57 Kanuni Za Afya Bora Johansen N. Machume  Dar es Salaam National Printing Company Ltd. 2004 22
58 Karibu tusome-1 M.G. Kihampa Dar es Salaam; Mkuki na Nyota Publishers Mkuki na Nyota Publishers 1991 20
59 Karibu tusome-2 M.G. Kihampa Dar es Salaam Mkuki na Nyota Publishers 1992 23
60 Karibu tusome-3 M.G. Kihampa Dar es Salaam Mkuki na Nyota Publishers 1992 28
Number Title Author Place of Publication Publisher/Printer Date Pages
61 Kibo na Mawenzi Sia E. Moshi  Dar es Salaam Mture Educational Publishers Ltd. 2003 22
62 Kiboko Alivyomchukia Chura Hammie Rajabu Dar es Salaam Mturi Educational Publishers Ltd. 1991 17
63 Kilio Chetu Medical Aid Foundation Dar es Salaam MPB Enterprises 1995 36
64 (Not available)          
65 Kipeo na Kipeuo - Mahakamani      B. R. Seka Dar es Salaam Dar es Salaam University Press 1993 22
66 Kipepeo Amnusuru Binadamu H.T. Chowo Dar es Salaam MPB Enterprises 2004 22
67 Kirisongo Mwandawiro Mghanga Dar es Salaam Centre for Democratic and Strategic Management 2002 35
68 Kisa cha Mbwa Kuishi na Binadamu Jackson E. Kalindimya Dar es Salaam Usangu Traders Limited 1995 21
69 Kisa cha Mbwa na Panya S.K. Mgoma Dar es Salaam Tanzania Publishing House 1992 21
70 Kisa cha Paka Kupenda Jikoni Ben R. Mtobwa Dar es Salaam Heko Publishers Ltd. 1991 32
71 Kisa cha Sungura na Mkewe Ndimara Tegambwage Dar es Salaam IDEA Limited 2002 17
72 Kisa cha Sungura na Simba Mehta Abeid Tanzania Heki Publishers Ltd. 1991 22
73 Kisiwa Chenye Hazina  RL Stevenson Dar es Salaam Ben and Company Limited 1928 93
74 Kitabu cha Picha Picture Book 1 Justa Stanley, John Lwakashaka Dar es Salaam TEMA Publishers Limited 2001 25
75 Korongo na Kobe Mbarouk S. Habib Dar es Salaam MPB Enterprises 1995 14
76 Kuku Morogoro Dar es Salaam ECOL Publications 2000 16
77 Kuku Mweusi na Kenge Sauda S. Kilumanga Dar es Salaam Diamond Publishers Ltd.  1993 23
78 Kuku na Marafiki Zake Irene Minja and Lina Gerson Dar es Salaam Tanzania Publishing House Limited 1993 22
79 Kutokea kwa Mabara James Herman Bwana Dar es Salaam Ben and Company Limited 1992 27
80 Laba Msichana Shujaa Marcell M. Lotto Dar es Salaam HEKO Publishers Ltd. 1999 42
Number Title Author Place of Publication Publisher/Printer Date Pages
81 Malkia Mroho Rahma Mahmoud Dar es Salaam Ruvu Publishers Co. Ltd. 2004 20
82 Mama Haambiliki Richard S. Mabala Arusha/Dar es Salaam Eastern Africa Publications Limited 1991 19
83 Marafiki Wawili   Anna E. E. Mshana. Dar es Salaam Mture Educational Publishers Limited   30
84 Masha cha Utundu Hammie Rajab Dar es Salaam M&K Publishers & Agencies Ltd.   22
85 Mbega ya Ajabu Deus M. Richard Nairobi Sasa Sema Publications 1997 17
86 Mbuzi Waliokosa Subira W.E. Mkufya Dar es Salaam Mangrove Publishers 2003 18
87 Mfalme Twiga Serapion Kalori   Kagera Writers and Publishers Co-operative Society Ltd. 1992 25
88 Mganga Pazi James Herman Bwana   HEKO Publishers Ltd. 1991 31
89 Mgeni wa Bundi Serapion Kalori Bukoba Kagera Writers and Publishers Co-operative Society Ltd. 1992 27
90 Mimi Mkubwa Sasa John Nudnguru Dar es Salaam Ben and Company Limited 1991 16
91 Miti Yetu Ali K. Shaali Dar es Salaam Oxford University Press 1996 20
92 Mji wa Mawe Mehta Abeid Dar es Salaam M&K Publishers & Agencies Ltd. 1993 30
93 Mkia wa Chura Richard Baitu Bukoba LDS - Publishers Ltd. 2002 30
94 Mkonko  P.B. Mayega Dar es Salaam MPB Enterprises 1993 22
95 Moto wa Gologoroto W. E. Mkufya Dar es Salaam Mangrove Publishers 2003 22
96 Mpishi Mwenye Kibiongo Ben R. Mtobwa Dar es Salaam HEKO Publishers Ltd. 2000 55
97 Mtawa na Binti Mfalme W.E. Mkufya   Ruvu Publishers Co. Ltd. 1998 18
98 Mtego Kabambe Mehta Abeid Dar es Salaam Mathews Bookstore and Stationers 2003 27
99 Mtu na Chui Mehta Abeid Dar es Salaam Mangrove Publishers 2003 18
100 Mwendo Elieshi Lema Dar es Salaam E&D Limited, 1998.  1998 71
101 Mwindaji Mwenye Kiburi Rahma Mahmoud Dar es Salaam Ruvu Publishers Co. Ltd. 2004 22
Number Title Author Place of Publication Publisher/Printer Date Pages
102 Mwongozo wa Usomaji - Katika Shule za Msingi Mradi wa Vitabu vya Watoto Dar es Salaam Mradi wa Vitabu vya Watoto 2000 52
103 Na Mimi Mama Richard S. Mabala Dar es Salaam Eastern Africa Publications Limited 1991 18
104 Nahodha Chui  Haji G. Haji Dar es Salaam Oxford University Press 2004 16
105 Nani Atakuwa Mfalme?  Josephat Litereko Dar es Salaam Mathews Co. Ltd. 1996 21
106 Nani Kama Mimi? Ong Mnyaka Dar es Salaam HEKO Publishers Ltd. 2003 18
107 Ndiuliza Ndimara Tegambwag Dar es Salaam Centre for Democratic and Strategic Management   13
108 Ndoto ya Upendo Elieshi Lema Dar es Salaam E&D Limited 2001 33
109 Neema Eddy Mary Bukoba Kagera Writers and Publishers Co-operative Society Ltd. 1995 22
110 Ngoma Ya Mianzi M.M. Mulokozi Dar es Salaam Tanzania Publishing House 1991 67
111 Ngome Ya Mianzi M.M Mulokozi Dar es Salaam MPB Enterprises 2000 50
112 Nipambe kwa Rangi E. Malema Dar es Salaam Tanzania Printing House 1993 [18]
113 Nipambe kwa Rangi - 2 Juma Salim Dar es Salaam E&D Limited 1994 [17]
114 Njooni Tusome - Chekechea Sehemu ya Pili M.I. Kimambo Dar es Salaam Kapsel Educational Publications 2003 13
115 Nyani Mtu Rashid Mohamed Zahor Dar es Salaam Diamond Publishers Ltd. 1992 19
116 Polisi kipofu Haidary Hassan Dar es Salaam Tamba General Enterprises 2003 54
117 Saa gapi? Sauda S. Kilumanga Dar es Salaam Diamond Pubilshers Ltd.   32
118 Sababu mimi ni Mwanamke! P.B. Ebraju Dar es Salaam Educational Books Publishers Ltd. 1999 38
119 Safari Kwenye Nchi ya Maajabu Fatmas Kawah Dar es Salaam Diamond Publishers Ltd. 1993 30
120 Safari ya Hamadi Ali M. Rashid Dar es Salaam Oxford University Press 2004 16
Number Title Author Place of Publication Publisher/Printer Date Pages
121 Safari ya ndotoni Saada Kassim Ahmed. Dar es Salaam Readit Books 1995 23
122 Safari ya Prospa Elieshi Lema Dar es Salaam E&D Limited 1995 166
123 Samaki na Maji Pilli H. Dumea Dar es Salaam  Readit Books 2001 26
124 Kurwa na Doto - Si Mimi Mama Richard S. Mabala Dar es Salaam Mture Educational Publishers Limited 2003 30
125 Simu ya Mwana Mbweha Albert M. Mwaipyana Dar es Salaam Mathews Bookstore and Stationers 2003 20
126 Sinderela R. Moshi Dar es Salaam Mture Educational Publishers Limited 1995 32
127 Sisi ni herufi - Hatua ya Kwanza Wilson M.S. Kajuna Bukoba Tanzania Educational Publishers (TEPU LTD) 2000 28
128 Sungura Kisimani Leah Mgonja Dar es Salaam Eastern Africa Publications Limited 1992 34
129 Sungura Mjanja na Tembo J.S. Madumulla Dar es Salaam DUP (1996) LTD. 2000 24
130 Sungura na Mbweha Ali M. Rashid Dar es Salaam Oxford University Press 2004 16
131 Tabu wa Taire Eva T. Kwalazi Tanzania Tanzania; Readit Books   20
132 Tamaa ya Boimanda Edwin Semzaba Dar es Salaam Dar es Salaam University Press Ltd. 2004 24
133 Tanzua Nellie Mwandoloma Dar es Salaam Eastern Africa Publications Limited 1991 54
134 Tumbili na Mkia Wake W.E. Mkufya Dar es Salaam Mangrove Publishers 2003 18
135 Tusome abc E.A. Moshi/P. Ndunguru Dar es Salaam Mture Educational Publishers Limited 1994 30
136 Ujanja wa Sungura Haji G. Haji Dar es Salaam Oxford University Press 2004 16
137 Urithi wetu Hatarini   Dar es Salaam TEMA Publishers Company Limited 2000 66
138 Utamu wa Hesabu Florent Paul Dar es Salaam HEKO Publishers Ltd.   30
139 Visa vya Yatima Chibibi Renatus Mahimbali Dar es Salaam HEKO Publishers Ltd. 2003 81
140 Vitendawili Kwa Hadithi - Kitabu cha Kwanza J. Mkabarah Dar es Salaam / Muheza Utamaduni Publishers 1992 29
141 Vitendawili Kwa Hadithi - Kitabu cha Pili J. Mkabarah Dar es Salaam / Muheza Utamaduni Publishers 1992 29
142 Vitendawili kwa Picha II A.S. Muwanga Dar es Salaam Educational Publishers and Distributors Ltd. 1992 35
143 Watembelea Mbuga za Wanyama P.B. Mayega Dar es Salaam MPB Enterprises 2003 34
144 Wimbo wa Nyenje   Dar es Salaam Mkuki na Nyota Publishers 1994 [16]
145 Zimwi La Mrima Fatma S. Rawah Dar es Salaam Diamond Distributors Services Ltd. 1991 22
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