Stories That Give Back
Welcome— Our stories inspire & nurture children’s natural gifts, curiosity, celebrate identity, and empower them to dream, learn, grow and contribute.
Featured Books
When classmates struggle to pronounce his name, young Haadii sets out to discover what his name means. With help from his family, he learns that his name carries history, love, and purpose. What Is in a Name? is an inspiring multicultural, empowering story that inspires children to know and celebrate their names and identity and take pride in who they are. It is perfect for parents, educators, and caregivers looking to start meaningful conversations about names, family traditions, and cultural heritage.
In a village where duty comes first, Lema never imagines life beyond her daily chores—until she meets a girl who hikes for joy. Curious and inspired, Lema begins exploring nature and discovers a world far bigger than her village.
As she begins her own journey, Lema must balance expectations, overcome criticism, doubt and find the courage to follow her dreams.
Lema’s journey leads her to an unforgettable challenge—climbing one of Africa’s highest mountains.
The Girl Who Loved Hiking is a powerful story that teaches children about identity, resilience, and discovering who you are meant to be.
It is perfect for readers who love adventure, nature and stories with strong, brave girl characters
When a city-wide garbage strike leaves the streets overflowing with trash, young Haddy knows something must change. What begins as a messy problem turns into a magical mission as Haddy uses creativity—and a lot of cardboard—to transform waste into treasure.
From egg carton flowers to bottle-cap cars and a collage of his mother’s homeland, Haddy’s imagination sparks a movement in his home, his neighborhood, and beyond.
With the help of his family (and a little glitter), he shows that recycling isn’t just about reducing waste—it’s about reimagining possibilities
Our Books Changes Lives
“We’ve really enjoyed your story and understanding the importance and beauty of names.” ”
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When you buy one of our books, you're doing more than adding a meaningful story to your own library. You're placing another book into the hands of a child in Uganda who may never have owned a book before.
Your purchase helps improve literacy, expand vocabulary, build confidence, nurture imagination, and inspire a lifelong love of reading.
“My mission is to ensure that every child, regardless of where they are born, has the opportunity to discover the joy, confidence, and possibilities that begin with a single book. Every purchase helps make that mission a reality.”
Make An Impact
Imagine if every children's book you bought gave another child the chance to own their very first book. That's exactly what happens when you buy one of my books—one for you, one for a child in Uganda. Together, we're growing readers and changing futures, one book at a time.
As an author and proud Rotarian, I am partnering with my Club through its Basic Education and Literacy Enhancement Program (BELEP) to bring books to children in rural Uganda.
Together, we support community libraries and schools, organize Drop Everything And Read (DEAR) Day reading activities, and help strengthen literacy through teacher development and book donations.
Every page you read helps another child discover the joy of reading.
Buy one book. Give one book. Inspire a reader. Change a future.
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Meet the Authors
Hi Friend. I am Rehema Aanyu, a writer, poet and life enthusiast. My work is inspired by my son’s inquisitiveness, my love for life, my lived experiences, passions and dreams for the future.
My name is Haadii Muhsin. I am curious, creative and I love asking questions to learn and make sense of the world I live in. I want to make the world a better place by inspiring children to believe in themselves, be adventurous and make the world a better place.
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