Koi's Python

by Miriam Moore

Koi is eager to kill his first python as a traditional rite of passage to become an Batetelan man. He is continually teased by the mean Membele, who also teases the old hunter, Sankuru. When Koi defends Sankuru, Membele and his friends intensify their cruel teasing. After Koi successfully kills his first python and protects Sankuru he feels he can do anything and learns the true meaning of being a man.

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First published January 1, 1998