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In Our Own Ways
₦10,000.00After a childhood in the backwaters of a Nigerian fishing town, up-and-comer Senami Mausi is proud of the man he has become. His sprawling compound is his castle and the beautiful Fadaka, daughter of the wealthy Silva family, is his queen. Thanks to the right pedigree and connections, Fadaka and Senami are living an enviable life.
However, cracks begin to appear in their marriage when they struggle to get pregnant. Family and the secrets behind the eventual conception threaten to destroy them. The joy from the arrival of the long-awaited child is short-lived as their marriage crumbles.
A master of self-reinvention, Senami disappears into thin air, taking the child and leaving Fadaka behind to pick up the pieces of her shattered reality. As the days stretch, Fadaka faces two choices: stay home and rebuild or fight for what is rightfully hers.
“…a triumph of unexpected sisterly bonds over patriarchy.” – Zukiswa Wanner, Author, London Cape Town Joburg
“…the author maintains a delicate balance between red-hot tension and tender moments.” – Martin Egblewogbe, Co-founder, Writers Project of Ghana
“This disturbing story will stay with you for a long time.” – Toni Kan, Author, The Carnivorous City
“…an unforgettable story of love and betrayal, poverty and the quest for significance, and the resilience of a mother’s spirit.” – Niran Adedokun, Author, The Danfo Driver in All of Us
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The Other Side of Small
₦5,000.00The two things Bintin wants most in the world are to play on a football team and to be adopted by a loving family. But everywhere Bintin goes, people stare and point at her because she looks different. Bintin was born with dwarfism and some people are unkind to differences. Encouraged by her foster mother, Bintin longs for a forever home while practising her football shots. Is she too small to dream big?
“A heart-warming tale of inclusivity and rewarded resilience that gently but firmly interrogates pre-conceived notions and the concept of the impossible.” – Mamle Wolo, author, The Kaya Girl
“The Other Side of Small is at once heart-warming as it is inspiring. It tells the enlightening story of Bintin as she navigates her world in a humorous, engaging and emotional way. A must read by children who are labelled different and find themselves standing on the sidelines as others have all the fun. It is a clarion call to the underdog and those left behind that they can be anything and anyone they want to be.” – Jude Idada, author, Boom Boom
“A positive and sensitive story touching on a much-overlooked struggle, brought to life by beautifully vivid illustrations.” – Victoria Inegbedion, author, A-Files series
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A Good Name
₦6,000.00Twelve years in America and Eziafa Okereke has nothing to show for it. Desperate to re-write his story, Eziafa returns to Nigeria to find a woman he can mold to his taste. Eighteen-year-old Zina has big dreams. An arranged marriage to a much older man isn’t one of them. Trapped by family expectations, Zina marries Eziafa, moves to Houston, and trains as a nurse. Buffeted by a series of disillusions, the couple stagger through a turbulent marriage until Zina decides to change the rules of engagement.
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Juba And The Fireball
₦3,000.00Ten-year-old Juba has a temper and cannot control it. It often starts as a spark in his stomach. After breaking a precious dyeing pot, Juba’s mother sends him to his father’s blacksmith shop where Baami tells Juba a story about a thrown stone and a missing eye.
Juba and the Fireball is a story about family, kindness and respect. How should children manage emotions? Find some of the answers in its pages.
