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Welcome to Readers Inspired

A place to discover children's books that celebrate African cultures, languages, and stories. Here, you’ll find books, resources, and inspiration for young readers.

My Books:

• The Biggest Little Brother
  When Sowa’s older brother joins the family from Sierra Leone, his place in the family changes overnight. Used to being the oldest, Sowa must navigate his new role. A heartwarming story about families grow and adjust through immigration and finding your place.

• The Taste of Home (2024 Children's Africana Book Award Winner)
  Mariama is excited for a city holiday—until her family announces a trip to the village instead. Through new traditions and unexpected adventures, she discovers that “home” isn’t just a place. A lovely story highlighting belonging, tradition, and discovering home in unexpected place

Explore by Region:

• West Africa: From cultural diversity to rich histories, these books highlight all things West Africa. Discover stories from Nigeria, Benin, Cape Verde, Ghana, Burkina Faso, The Gambia, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and more!

• East Africa: Home to the incredible Mount Kilimanjaro, the magnificent Lake Victoria, and the historic castles of Gondar, East Africa is rich with stories. Find books from Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Madagascar, Uganda, Tanzania, and beyond!

• North Africa: Discover books set against the stunning backdrops of the Sahara Desert, the Atlas Mountains, and the Nile River. This list features stories from Algeria, the Canary Islands, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Tunisia, and more!

• Central Africa: Explore vibrant stories from the heart of the continent.
  Discover books from Angola, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea, and more!

• Southern Africa: Explore the books of the stunning countries of Southern Africa. This list features books from the Southern African countries of South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and more!

• Non-Country Specific: These books celebrate African culture and identity without specifying the country where they are set.

• Pan African: These books feature Pan African themes or topics covering multiple African countries.

Want to suggest a book?
If you would like to recommend a children's book for our African Book List, we'd love to hear from you! Submit it here!