Thanksgiving 2020
In 2020, toilet paper, the once just a rip, wipe and flush, became the world’s rarest commodity. Yet, so many things to be grateful for…
Exciting 2017 – Two new books
I hope you have missed Mambo as I have – It’s been nearly three years since I last released a book in the series – This year particularly, I was excited to have Mambo showcase his special toy collection. What makes his toy special is that he builds most of them from recycled or unused …
ABCs in Africa—Come Learn With Me!
I’m absolutely thrilled to announce my latest book project, Africa ABC. This is an ABCs book exploring the continent of Africa as well as the alphabet, and I hope that it will be a great way not only for new readers to learn how to read in fun and exciting ways but also for older …
New book title revealed: Awa visits Grandma
Awa visits Grandma That’s the title to my upcoming children’s book. Besides revealing the title, I wanted to share a bit on what motivated me to write this story. Especially since it’s not part of the Mambo book series (the main character in my book series). So, here is how Awa came to become the …
Meet Chanel Koumou – Future CEO in the making.
This week, we had our youngest guest visit with us at our Studio in Etoudi. Meet Chanel, this bright and energetic 3 year old. We are working to introduce reading to younger kids on the continent. Although she could neither read, neither navigate our digital books, we provided assistance as …
Noukya the ambassador is here!
Truly excited to come home and find that the new books have been delivered. The long awaited Noukya hardcover books. I am truly amazed by the breathtaking illustrations – this is almost like a dream coffee book with a story. Below is a synopsis of the story. In a small school in the country of …
Mambo is back to school—this time in Yaoundé, Cameroon
Nothing warms my heart more than to see Mambo making his way into African classrooms. We started this trip with a logistical challenge, because we couldn’t ship the book in time for this school visit. Luckily, thanks to the ingenious suggestion of our Studio Director, Franck Mensah, we opted for a digital storytelling experience. The …
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Upcoming book: Noukya the Ambassador
It’s been a while since my last blog post but I am happy to reconnect with you today. I will be sharing a few details about my upcoming book. The inspiration of writing this specific book came after bringing Mambo’s stories (Mambo goes to School particularly) to children in many Seattle area schools. To many …
Get the most out of your Mambo book(s) and discover elements of the African Culture.
Mambo is a young African boy—more specifically, he is from Cameroon, where the author, Gladys Kenfack, is from—that was brought to life last year in a series of children books. Today, three books featuring the character have been published. Besides enjoying the story plots, Mambo’s avid fans can also discover elements of the African Culture …
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There is never a dull moment in the classroom
During MLK week, I had the privilege to bring Mambo to a new school. As I walked into the library, a huge welcome sign immediately made me feel at home. I couldn’t wait to meet the kids who created a masterpiece for an author they were yet to meet. As I excitedly waited for the …