Ende by Annelize Kidd

06/10/2025

It was a very 'proud' afternoon yesterday. I was at the book launch of beautiful Mwende, a book for younger readers by first-time children's author, Hannah Pereira.

The book deals with issues of bullying, feeling lonely and unloved. Such a heart-warming ending to the story. And, of course, the watercolour artwork is exquisite! All painted by the author, who is also an amazing artist.

I am the happy editor, book compilator and independent publisher at Ende Books. My eldest, Ian Kidd, was responsible for the graphics work, a job well done.

Hannah had been a teacher in Kenya some years ago, and that's where the idea of this book started.

Hannah had orchestrated a fabulous book launch, with lots of African-themed children's activities, with paper plates, chocolates and cupcakes carrying Mwende's happy smiling face, a story tent where Hannah read her book to a beautiful audience of diverse cultures, and some 'gorillas' entertaining the children. What a visually fantastic event, held inside the community-friendly surroundings of stunning St Michael's Church in Aldershot.


Order your copy from www buchanankeith.com/mwende

Annelize Kidd, Book Production & Editor
Publisher: Ende Books
Independent Publishing Network
https://www.linkedin.com/in/annelize-kidd-55601b90/

06/06/2025

I am pleased to say we are about to go to print with my first children's book. I am publishing Mwende for author Hannah Pereira. Books should be available from mid-June. See https://lnkd.in/ejVc8v9i.

07/03/2025

Mary Blackwell: Patchwork Poems – a collection of verses of all sorts (compiled and edited by me, independently published).

Mary started writing poetry in her early 20’s in letters to her parents when she was posted in various far-flung locations in Southern Africa as a teacher. Her first poetry bundle, Patchwork Poems, was launched in Guildford on 22nd February 2025.
Mary’s poetry ranges from fun-filled poems for the young at heart to observations of everyday life; It observes the intricacies of nature, delves into the depths of human emotion, deals with sticky situations, and gets to grips with getting older. The first section of the book contains her illustrations.

This wonderful poetry book is available at Art & Grind, and sells for £15.
See sales location at https://g.co/kgs/uFtKdTZ

05/03/2025

My first book self-published and launched on 22nd February '25. I look forward to helping other poets publish their work, and writing memoirs for people; making voice recordings of life stories which can be used in eulogy videos; producing eulogy videos for families.

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I am so excited to share our family venture. I will create beautiful books and publish people's life stories with the graphic design assistance of Ian; and video expertise of Lucerne -- we will be assisting families in producing end-of-life videos (Youlogies), to be screened at funerals.