"Neema's Reason to Smile is the story of Neema, a young Kenyan girl who dreams of one day being able to afford to go to school. Slowly, and with great purpose, Neema makes a plan to save money in her dream basket and make her dream come true. One day, a mysterious young girl skips down the street wearing a red skirt and white shirt. Soon, she guides Neema all the way to a new school."-- Publisher's website
Themes
Genres: Fiction
Categories: Any Child
Content: Economic Struggle
Settings: Eastern Africa, Kenya
Ethnicity: Kenyan
Gender: Girl/Woman
Race/Culture: Black/African/African American
Character Prominence: Dominant Main, Secondary