We now have fifteen storybooks in the Akenkan series - all available by emailing us!
I Am Koti
In October 2011 the first book in the Akenkan series was printed. UK pupils Inji Kang (illustrator) and Emma Dawson (writer) have created a fantastically high quality story for beginner readers in Ghana called 'I Am Koti'. It follows Kojo through an adventure into the deep, dark forest with his magical monkey friend, Koti. It is an enchanting tale which is exquisitely illustrated.
Gamba and Friends
'Gamba and Friends' is a charming story about overcoming fears professionally printed in June 2012. Gamba, a small Ghanaian child, learns that bigger boys are not necessarily as scary as they first seem. Well done to Morgan Allen, Jen Sesemann for the wonderful illustrations and Eleanor Krischer for the beautiful writing, Year 11 Surbiton High School pupils who all went to Ghana with Akenkan in July 2012. They saw the Ghanaian children's joy first hand when they presented Akenkan's wonderful series of books.
'Gamba and Friends' is a charming story about overcoming fears professionally printed in June 2012. Gamba, a small Ghanaian child, learns that bigger boys are not necessarily as scary as they first seem. Well done to Morgan Allen, Jen Sesemann for the wonderful illustrations and Eleanor Krischer for the beautiful writing, Year 11 Surbiton High School pupils who all went to Ghana with Akenkan in July 2012. They saw the Ghanaian children's joy first hand when they presented Akenkan's wonderful series of books.
The Magic Tro-Tro
Adwoa, Akua and Afua are in the market when they jumb aboard a tro-tro which takes them on an unexpected journey. From the bustling market they are whisked away to the busy streets of London. Instead of the tro-tro mate which they are used to, the girls meet a bus conductor who sets them a special mission.
This book is written by Year 13 pupils Ana Grgurinovic and Lucy Purslow, and is illustrated by Year 13 pupil Celine Prinse.
Adwoa, Akua and Afua are in the market when they jumb aboard a tro-tro which takes them on an unexpected journey. From the bustling market they are whisked away to the busy streets of London. Instead of the tro-tro mate which they are used to, the girls meet a bus conductor who sets them a special mission.
This book is written by Year 13 pupils Ana Grgurinovic and Lucy Purslow, and is illustrated by Year 13 pupil Celine Prinse.
Where the Cocoa Beans Go
The loveable monkey, Koti, makes a return in this book all about Cocoa farming. Gifty's family are cocoa producers. She teaches Koti all about Kuapa Kokoo, the cooperative which makes sure her fmaily gets a fair price when they sell their cocoa. Koti then takes Gidty on an adventure toEngland so she can find out where the cocoa beans go.
This is another truly beautiful book, in its writing and illustration, by Surbiton High School pupils Emma Dawson and Inji Kang.
The loveable monkey, Koti, makes a return in this book all about Cocoa farming. Gifty's family are cocoa producers. She teaches Koti all about Kuapa Kokoo, the cooperative which makes sure her fmaily gets a fair price when they sell their cocoa. Koti then takes Gidty on an adventure toEngland so she can find out where the cocoa beans go.
This is another truly beautiful book, in its writing and illustration, by Surbiton High School pupils Emma Dawson and Inji Kang.
Kwame and the Magic Teacup
'Kwame and the Magic Teacup' helps Ghanaian pupils learn about the world around them. Whilst dreaming of playing football for the Black Stars, Ghana's beloved football team, Kwame falls over. However, when the cloud of dust clears and he opens his eyes, he finds himself a long way from home and on an adventure that takes him to many countries and continents.
This book is written by a large team of pupils from Surbiton High School. The main writer and illustrator are Deidre Bellingan and Nida Aziz. They were supported by Rosie Morris, Kate Pledger, Fenella Boulter, Sarah Markbreiter, Ceara Bainbridge, Inji Kang, Ellie Webb, Ji-Young Ahn, Morgan Allen and Philippa Sinclair.
'Kwame and the Magic Teacup' helps Ghanaian pupils learn about the world around them. Whilst dreaming of playing football for the Black Stars, Ghana's beloved football team, Kwame falls over. However, when the cloud of dust clears and he opens his eyes, he finds himself a long way from home and on an adventure that takes him to many countries and continents.
This book is written by a large team of pupils from Surbiton High School. The main writer and illustrator are Deidre Bellingan and Nida Aziz. They were supported by Rosie Morris, Kate Pledger, Fenella Boulter, Sarah Markbreiter, Ceara Bainbridge, Inji Kang, Ellie Webb, Ji-Young Ahn, Morgan Allen and Philippa Sinclair.
Amazing Accra
Thisbeautiful story aimed at beginner readers follows the little girl, Naa Kwaley,
from her rural village to the capital, Accra. She travels by tro-tro and when she arrives she visits all sorts of places, including the market, the beach and the National Theatre.
Thisbeautiful story aimed at beginner readers follows the little girl, Naa Kwaley,
from her rural village to the capital, Accra. She travels by tro-tro and when she arrives she visits all sorts of places, including the market, the beach and the National Theatre.
What makes the Akenkan book series SPECIAL?
- Level: The Akenkan series have books for different levels of primary readers, from beginner to more advanced.
- Appropriate: The books specifically target Ghanaian readers in terms of their frames of reference.
- Glossary: All books have a Twi-English glossary translating key words from the story into the local language.
- Quizzes and Activities: All books have extra pages to consolidate and extend learning.
- Written by children for children: Both English and Ghanaian pupils benefit from the project.
The books are professionally printed. Pupils raise money throughout the year through various fundraising events in order to do this.
- Level: The Akenkan series have books for different levels of primary readers, from beginner to more advanced.
- Appropriate: The books specifically target Ghanaian readers in terms of their frames of reference.
- Glossary: All books have a Twi-English glossary translating key words from the story into the local language.
- Quizzes and Activities: All books have extra pages to consolidate and extend learning.
- Written by children for children: Both English and Ghanaian pupils benefit from the project.
The books are professionally printed. Pupils raise money throughout the year through various fundraising events in order to do this.
