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Wanjirũ Warama is a Kenyan-American biographical and historical nonfiction author born and raised in Kenya during a time of profound cultural and political change. She later immigrated to California, where she continued her education and built a life shaped by resilience, curiosity, and the power of story.
Born and raised on a British colonial farm, Wanjiru is the daughter of peasant laborers who had no formal education. Her writing is deeply shaped by this unique upbringing, her travels across all seven continents, and her journey as an immigrant in the United States. Through her books, she shines a light on personal and collective histories that enlighten, connect, and inspire—while encouraging others to preserve and share their own stories.
Her writing preserves the lived experiences of ordinary people whose histories rarely reach the page.
Having grown up in a home without books, Wanjiru understands the transformative power of education. Her own high school struggles—marked by poverty and resilience—are the subject of her upcoming memoir. She believes education is the most powerful tool for breaking free from the dehumanizing grip of poverty.
An active philanthropist and advocate for literacy, Wanjiru is a lifetime member of the Friends of the San Diego Public Library, the Rotary Club, and the San Diego Writers and Editors Guild. In her free time, she enjoys pickleball, yoga, walking, good food, great conversations, and, of course, reading.
Wanjiru lives in California, USA. Connect with her and explore her work here on Amazon or at wanjiruwaramaDOTcom.
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