There is only one bookshop in the Gambia with a good collection of children’s books – Dr. Anna Stelthove-Fend
Frau Dr. Anna Stelthove-Fend who has tremendously contributed to facilitate access to quality children books
Ibrahim Njoya, first comic book author in Africa and Cameroon.
Johanes Yerima was one of the most important artists of the Bamun kingdom, both under Sultan Njoya (1892-1933) and his son Seydou (1933-1992). The very first African « comic book » dates from 1932, produced by Yohanes Yerima, whom a critic considers to be the « true first Cameroonian and African comic book author in history » . To better understand its contribution, we place you in the historical context in which it has evolved.
I’m creating books in which children’s real-life experiences were the focus – Meshack Asare
Ghanian children’s book writer Meshack Asare discusses his mission to cover the rich regional diversities of Ghana and the continent as a whole. He also describe how he helped to raise the quality of writing, illustrating and publishing for children and young people in Africa, often as a trainer in workshops, writing reviews, empanelling competitions and presenting papers at institutions and conferences.