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Award-winning children's author

Children's books that celebrate African culture and spark adventure

Bernard K. Mensah writes picture books and chapter series published by Scholastic, National Geographic Kids, and Chronicle Books β€” taking young readers on journeys through Ghana, across Africa, and into worlds of pure imagination.

β€œI write the stories I wish I'd had as a child β€” stories where children who look like me are the heroes.”
Bernard K. Mensah, children's book author, smiling
ScholasticNational Geographic KidsChronicle BooksPenguin Random House

The Books

From Ghanaian market days to magical quests β€” explore Bernard's stories for ages 3–12.

Bring Stories to Life in Your School

Interactive workshops, animated storytelling, and creative writing sessions that leave children buzzing with ideas.

150+School visits
KS1/2Curriculum resources
4+Major publishers
5–12Reader age range

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Children's Author Celebrating African Culture | Bernard K. Mensah