KwaziThina Publishers’ releases two anthologies in English and French
By Editor
KWAZITHINA Publishers has announced the publication of the 4th Africa Teen Soul Anthology Series, featuring the perspectives of 25 exceptional young African authors on the theme ‘The Africa We Want’. This landmark edition is inspired by the African Union’s Vision 2063, but uniquely presented through the lens of African teenagers.
In a groundbreaking move, KwaziThina Publishers is also releasing the first-ever French edition of the anthology L’Afrique Que Nous Voulons, marking a significant milestone in sharing the voices of young African writers with the Francophone world.
The Africa Teen Authors Book Initiative (ATABI), now in its fourth year, has attracted 164 submissions from 30 African countries and the diaspora. Fifty outstanding stories were carefully selected for publication, with 25 featured in English and 25 in French anthologies.
“We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone with the release of the 4th Africa Teen Soul Anthology Series and our inaugural French edition,” said Nomawele Njongo, founder of KwaziThina Publishers. “This publication is a testament to the talent, creativity, and diversity of young African writers, and we are honoured to provide a platform for their voices to be heard.”
According to Njongo, “KwaziThina Publishers extends its heartfelt gratitude to the ATABI 2021-2023 cohorts, who played a pivotal role in laying the foundation for this year’s success. We also thank the 2024 participants, without whom this publication would not have been possible. Your stories have inspired and captivated us, and we are honoured to share them with the world.”
The publishing company has specially expressed gratitude to Dr. Rabiaa Marhouch of Africanmoude, Morocco, UNESCO for Peace USA in Guinea, Prof. Faith Ben Daniels, English Editor of the Africa Teen Soul Anthologies from Ghana, Justical Gyan, French Editor of the ATABI programme from Ghana, Dr. Wale Okediran, Secretary General of the Pan African Writers Association (PAWA), Ghana, for graciously writing the foreword to the English publication and Chikumbutso Ndaferankhande, the Malawian Union Writer President and novelist for his invaluable contribution to the publication.
The Africa Teen Soul Anthology Series is now available on KwaziThina Publishers’ digital platform.
