African Bureau Stories

African Bureau Stories Children's publishing company that develops contemporary, fun, 100% African books for African childr

African Bureau Stories creates beautiful, high quality and entertaining children's books that reflect African experiences. Our catalogue features handpicked stories by award-winning African writers and illustrators produced in print and other formats.

African Bureau Stories is an award-winning publisher of contemporary African children’s books by African writers and ill...
22/12/2025

African Bureau Stories is an award-winning publisher of contemporary African children’s books by African writers and illustrators.

Set across the African continent, our stories invite young readers into worlds that expand their sense of wonder and possibility.

🏆 Winner of the Bologna Prize for Best Children’s Publisher – Africa
🏆 Golden Baobab Prize winners
🏆 Children's Africana Book Award
🛒 Shop: www.africanbureau.com (Amazon available)
🌍 Shipping worldwide

A meaningful addition to any child’s library, this holiday season and beyond.

In A Monster at Midnight, readers are gripped with suspense till the very end.Phila is pulled away from her best friends...
22/12/2025

In A Monster at Midnight, readers are gripped with suspense till the very end.

Phila is pulled away from her best friends, stuck on holiday in her grandma’s village, bored and counting the days until she can go back home.

Then comes the story the village kids tell to frighten each other.
The warnings follow.
The night grows quieter.
The clock edges closer to midnight.
Phila feels a tightness in her chest.

The clock strikes midnight.
Teasing turns into terror.
And now Phila must find the courage to face the unknown.

🕛 A monster is coming at midnight…
🏃🏽‍♀️ RUN, PHILA, RUN!

Written by brilliant South African author, Bontle Senne and illustratted by reknowned Nigerian illustrator, Segun Samson.

📚 A Monster at Midnight
🎁 Ages 7–12
🛒 Available on Amazon

This is the Christmas gift that doesn’t get forgotten because kids will read it again… and again… all year long 🎄There’s...
22/12/2025

This is the Christmas gift that doesn’t get forgotten because kids will read it again… and again… all year long 🎄

There’s so much to love!

▪️A curious little zebra who wants to be the most special zebra in the Serengeti.
▪️A paint-loving hippo with a wildly colourful paint palette and even wilder ideas.
▪️ Laughing monkeys. An unexpected hunter. And a plane ride they’ll never forget.

Bahiya the Little Zebra is vibrant and full of imagination. A story about self-confidence, self-acceptance, and learning to love who you already are.

It's Christmas day. Bedtime 🌙 The lights are off. Then you hear it:"Pleeease can I read just ONE more chapter?"This is t...
22/12/2025

It's Christmas day. Bedtime 🌙 The lights are off. Then you hear it:

"Pleeease can I read just ONE more chapter?"

This is that book. ✨

Meet Jama and Ufulu, two brave, curious kids in Johannesburg whose chance encounter near a suspicious house changes everything.

A pink jacket. A mysterious key. A scribbled note.

What starts as curiosity becomes an adventure involving friendship, courage, and a real mystery that'll keep young readers turning pages. (Spoiler: it involves rhino horn smuggling 👀)

Written by Golden Baobab Prize–winning author Karen Hurt and illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey.

▪️Golden Baobab Prize Winner
▪️ Set in South Africa
▪️ Book 1 in The Daring Duo series
▪️ Perfect for ages 7-12

Search "Daring Duo 179 Jabulani" on Amazon

Who's the young reader in your life??

This Christmas, give a child a story that says: you are loved, even when you make mistakes 💛Set in Ghana, Grandma’s List...
20/12/2025

This Christmas, give a child a story that says: you are loved, even when you make mistakes 💛

Set in Ghana, Grandma’s List follows Fatima as she tries to prove she’s a “big girl” by helping Grandma. When things don’t go quite as planned, Fatima discovers that love and acceptance don’t depend on getting everything right.

A beautiful, reassuring story centered on family and belonging, written by Portia Dery with stunning illustrations by Toby Newsome.

🏆 Winner of the Golden Baobab Prize
🏆 Winner of the Children’s Africana Book Award

Perfect for Christmas gifting

Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.ca/Grandmas-List-illustrated-picture-Africa/dp/9988915209

November is and we are excited to partner with to get more books to families! Join our IG live today at 1pm GMT and ...
05/11/2021

November is and we are excited to partner with to get more books to families! Join our IG live today at 1pm GMT and True Moringa

We’re honored to announce that the opening remarks for our print book launch will be given by the former Governor Genera...
22/06/2021

We’re honored to announce that the opening remarks for our print book launch will be given by the former Governor General of Canada, the Rt. Hon. Adrienne Clarkson.
Serving as Governor General of Canada from 1999 to 2005, Madame Clarkson is the first non-white Canadian Governor General, the second female, and the first without a military or political background. A leading figure in Canada's cultural life, Madame Clarkson had a rich and distinguished career in the arts and the public service. She is the author of several books and we are thrilled to have her grace our event and lend her support to promoting African children’s literature.

Meet the IllustratorRANDA ABUBAKR is an Egyptian illustrator based in Helsinki. Her passion for colour led her to study ...
22/06/2021

Meet the Illustrator

RANDA ABUBAKR is an Egyptian illustrator based in Helsinki. Her passion for colour led her to study Fine Arts at Helwan University. A talented visual artist, she has worked with Alaaiddin Magazine in Cairo and has participated in numerous art events in Egypt, UK and Armenia. Bahiya, the Little Zebra is her first book.

Meet the authorNAHIDA ESMAIL has written several books for children and has received the prestigious Burt Award for Afri...
22/06/2021

Meet the author

NAHIDA ESMAIL has written several books for children and has received the prestigious Burt Award for African Literature. She has lived in the UK, Egypt, and South Africa before returning to her native Tanzania, where she now lives with her family.

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