African Bureau Stories

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 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 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 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.

Bahiya the little Zebra is now available on amazon!

Purchase here: https://amzn.to/3j14cQ5

In partnership with the Global Pluralism Centre, African Bureau Stories is excited to announce our upcoming paperback book launch for Bahiya the Little Zebra! Join us live this Wednesday at 4pm GMT. Link to register here: www.pluralism.ca/registration

We’re so proud of our partnership with the Global Centre for Pluralism.

Deborah Ahenkorah Osei-Agyekum, the founder of African Bureau Stories and Executive Director of Golden Baobab, is a former winner of the Global Pluralism Award.

The Global Pluralism Award celebrates the extraordinary achievements of organizations, individuals and governments who are tackling the challenge of living peacefully and productively with diversity. The award is a program of the Global Centre for Pluralism, a non-profit organization founded by His Highness the Aga Khan in partnership with the Government of Canada.