Akiti the hunter is riveting and an exciting tale that will leave you at the edge of your seat as you keep turning the pages.
With amazing and colorful illustrations and a heartfelt message, this book is sure to warm your heart and lead children into the world of imagination. Witness the power of Akiti's Magical dust that can transform you into any animal in the kingdom of the forest, and experience his lyrical song that is bound to uplift and empower the young reader.

Learn the moral of the tale that might and strength do not always win the day.
Take a journey with us as we start to explore the world of AKITI the Hunter, the first African Action Hero.

Fans of Akiti:

Teacher Testimonials:

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"My students (especially those of African descent) lit up when they saw Akiti—finally, a hero who looks like them! The Yoruba folklore elements sparked incredible discussions about West African traditions."

— Elementary Teacher, Barnes & Noble Story time Event.

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"Akiti’s cleverness against the Elephant taught my class problem-solving without violence. We used it for a ‘strength vs. strategy’ lesson—huge hit!"

— Grade 3 Educator, San Francisco Bay Area.

Parent Testimonials:

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“My son carries his copy everywhere. He told me, ‘Mom, I’m brave like Akiti!’ That confidence shift is priceless."

— Parent featured in Black Enterprise

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"The magical dust and shape-shifting had my kids begging for ‘one more chapter!’ Even I’m hooked—the illustrations are breathtaking."

— Reviewer on BAPS Publishing’s site

Institutional Recognition:

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Harvard University Coop

"Akiti fills a critical gap in children’s literature. We’ve added it to our diversity-focused reading lists."

— Harvard Coop Bookseller .

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Library of Congress

"A landmark series for multicultural collections. Kids check it out repeatedly!"

— Librarian, The Huffington Post interview .