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Kalenga Augustine Mulenga
Children's books by K.A. Mulenga
I am K.A. Mulenga, a Zambian-born, South Africa-based children's book author with a passion for telling empowering African stories that inspire imagination, empathy, and resilience in young readers. Since 2020, I have self-published over 40 children's books that highlight African values, folklore, wildlife, and social issues—many of which have gained recognition internationally, including bestseller status on Amazon and awards such as the Coppa Book Wards Children’s Book category runner-up. My mission is to create relatable, culturally rich stories for children across Africa and the diaspora, promoting literacy and positive identity formation. I am also developing K.A. Mulenga’s Storytime Adventures as an animated series to further engage young audiences through visual storytelling. My target audiences include children aged 0–12, parents, schools, and libraries interested in diverse, values-driven content.