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Not-for-profit independent publishing house. Profits go to support literacy projects in Uganda.

12/11/2025

In need of gift ideas? Come along to on Saturday 28th November! Our Lela Initiative team will be there all day selling our beautiful books. As a not for profit publishing house with a purpose, when you buy one of our books... you help gift a book to a child in Uganda.

Want an even more unique present? Why not twin a bookshelf with one of our library projects?

11/11/2025

We strongly believe that networking is a treasure hunt for new opportunities.

Recently, our team sat on a panel discussion at the media hub, organised by Sarah Parfitt. The discussion, led by Cathy from Inkspot Publishing, provided significant insights and wisdom about the industry. Our team also had the pleasure of connecting with brilliant talent, including illustrator and author , who now joins the Lela initiative team with a passion to use her talents and creativity to transform lives with us.

We are incredibly grateful to the Media Hub team for consistently enabling events that help turn dreams into reality and foster such meaningful connections.

09/11/2025

We have had all very exciting weekend here at The Lela Initiative... remember when we said that our founder was up for a First Chapter Award? Guess what... SHE WON IT.

This is a big deal for our small.publising house. Just 6 years ago,
And worked together to publish Lela's memoirs, which sparked Lela to have the idea of creating a publishing house that could help support communities in her home land of Uganda.

The whole process of starting a brand new publishing house is massive, but to also then use the proceeds to fund library projects in Uganda... well... none of it has been easy. Lela works tirelessly to see that vision come to fruition, and we couldn't be prouder of everything she achieves.

Organised by the The First Chapter Awards recognise early-stage professionals, volunteers, and hopefuls within the book community. This award aims to celebrate those in the first five years in the industry.

Join us in wishing a massive congratulations!!!! And we also want to congratulate the whole team behind the initiative... from editors to illustrators, you all work so hard to help Lela on her mission. We are a small, independent AWARD WINNING publishing house, and we couldn't be prouder of what we do!!!!

04/11/2025

We are very excited to add a new author and illustrator to our team. Please join us in wishing a very warm welcome!

Amanda is a children’s author and illustrator whose work inspires empathy, confidence, and a deeper connection with the natural world. Based in Cookham, Berkshire, she creates picture books—such as Too Much! and Sam to the Rescue!—that help children understand their emotions while nurturing curiosity and kindness.

Guided by a belief that stories can shape how we care for ourselves and the planet, Amanda shares her passion for creativity through school visits and community workshops, encouraging children to express themselves through art and storytelling.

We look forward to sharing Amanda's work with you very soon.

18/10/2025

All set up at the WolvLitFest in Wolvercote, just outside Oxford. We are here until 4pm come on down!

11/09/2025

Thank you to everyone who attended our book launch at on Saturday! What an amazing turnout. Our next event is the Wolvlitfest taking place on Saturday October 18th. Catch up with our authors and team members and discover all our beautiful books there.

30/08/2025

This time next week, we will be celebrating the launch of Chameleon's Colour Quest at - these fabulous invitations are heading out to some local children this week but you don't need an invitation to attend, just come along and say hi!

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PO Box 316
Chipping Norton
OX79FX

Website

http://www.thelelainitiative.org/

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