• Someone Birthed Them Broken: Stories

    In this startling collection of short fiction, Ama Asantewa Diaka creates a vibrant portrait of young Ghanaians’ today, captured in the experiences of characters whose lives bump against one other in friendship, passion, hope, and heartache. Men like Opoku Sr., not yet forty and struggling to keep his family’s cocoa business afloat after his father’s unexpected passing. Opoku strains under the burden of caring for his eight younger siblings and the child whose mother ran off. When his new girlfriend tells him she’s pregnant, he knows he has nothing left to give.

    Years later, that girlfriend’s son, Opoku Jr., now faces his own troubles, including his girlfriend Boatemaa, who (correctly) suspects he is sneaking around, and Amoafoa, the woman he’s seeing on the side. And there is John, who confides to his crush Baaba about a surprising encounter with a male friend over a game of FIFA; Baaba, who falls into a whirlwind romance with her professor that ends in violence; and their friend Ayeley, who is learning to accept pleasure after being raised to believe it is sinful.

    Diaka charts this constellation of interconnected lives in thirteen stories, exploring themes which run through the collection like a current: corruption and economic hardship, trauma and infidelity, shame, neglect, and the tribulations of the female body. In telling their stories, Diaka illuminates hope, freedom, and triumph that can be found in the everyday—the bonds between women, the joys of love and sex and art and dancing, the possibility of repair and redemption.

    Renowned for her spoken word artistry, Ama Asantewa Diaka demonstrates her lyrical brilliance in this emotionally rich work that unveils profound truths about her country, its inhabitants, and the universality of human experience.

  • A Woman’s Valley

    Eno, the princess of Edusah Kingdom, aims to succeed her father as ‘king’. She is the uncompromising princess and leader of the kingdom’s army, who returns from the battlefield to discover that she cannot rule the kingdom as a woman-king and must accept an arranged marriage in order to ascend to the throne as queen. Unfortunately, the news does not sit well with her, so she rebels against the notion and sets out on a path to become ‘king’ by herself, employing cunning tactics almost to the point of shedding blood to eliminate anyone who stands in her way. Little does she know that there is a major obstacle that threatens her chances of ascending the throne.

  • Who Cares?

    Age Range: 7 – 13 years

    Bubu is a curious and lively child who lives in a small town. She constantly challenges her understanding of the world and, through her daily observations about how people act in the town, has become aware of the widespread littering habits among them, which eventually leads to environmental destruction. So with a strong desire to understand the reasons behind their daily habit of littering, she begins to throw questions at those caught in the act of littering the environment, becoming an annoyance to many. Will they listen to Bubu? Will they regret their actions?

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  • UNCHAINED: Embracing Purpose Beyond Addiction

    In “UNCHAINED,” delve into the inspiring journey of John Asogonnde as he shares his remarkable story of overcoming addictions and rediscovering his purpose in life.

    From a youthful curiosity to a gripping addiction, John recounts the turning point when the realization of his destructive habits crystallized, propelling him to embark on a transformational odyssey, fuelled by faith and divine guidance.

    Through this self-help memoir, gain a deeper understanding of addiction and unlock workable strategies for liberation. The author’s personal experiences, obstacles, victories and divine healing will ignite your faith and remind you of the transformative influence of God’s presence.

    ‘UNCHAINED’ aims to provide hope, guidance and practical insights to help you break free from any situation, embrace your purpose and step into a life of fulfilment and significance.

  • Woman Redefined: A Spiritual Journey to Unveil the Gem of Creation

    “Woman Redefined: A Spiritual Journey to Unveil the Gem of Creation” by Anthony Selom Dzadzra explores the essence of womanhood, revealing women as Divine Partners, guardians of strength and wisdom, and uniquely designed masterpieces. The book highlights women’s achievements throughout history and provides an exposition on Proverbs 31, guiding readers towards becoming a model woman of grace, strength, and virtue.

    The Guys’ Corner offers a unique perspective on harnessing women’s potential, challenging societal expectations and encouraging women to break free from limitations and expectations of the society. The author also highlights the concepts of “Woman You Are Not” and “Beautiful Women” and argues against the notion that women should conform to someone else’s expectations and celebrates them by emphasising that their beauty is not just skin deep but radiates from the inside out.

    The concept of the Combo is introduced, celebrating the multifaceted nature of every woman, and the author concludes the book with a powerful message of “Woman Thou Art Loosed,” encouraging women to break free, be themselves, and shine in all glory.

    “Woman Redefined” is an indispensable guide for those seeking to uncover the extraordinary gems within the heart and soul of every woman.

     

     

  • DISCIPLE SHIP: Maneuvering the Master’s Mega Mandate to Make Disciples of All Nations

    The church is busy. Very busy. But the myriads of meetings and conferences, programs and projects are only important to the extent that they contribute to the main reason for her existence: making disciples of Jesus Christ. The church is a vessel, a Disciple Ship, whose business and busyness are to discover, develop and deploy disciples; nothing more, nothing less. Disciple making is thus not one of the key activities of the church; it is the key, the main thing which everything must lead to and lead from, like the spokes of a hub. Unfortunately, due to a lack of proper understanding of this mega mandate and/or a lack of practical steps and processes, tips and tools for undertaking it, the mega mandate has largely become a mega miss, leading to a mega mess, of church and society. But no more! This vital book addresses both needs—Condition, Characteristics, Channels, Counterintuitive Conduct, Cardinal Components, Contraptions, and Conclusion of the Mega Mandate—with the hope that through it, deeply transformed people who will deeply transform society shall emerge, exponentially, everywhere, especially on the continent that hosts the highest number of people who identify as ‘Christian’ today. And from Africa, to the Rest, here comes Disciple Ship, a provocative memo to the church and a practical manual for her.

  • Afajato: Stories from Around the Volta Lake

    In response to the Aidoo Centre’s call for submissions, 144 entries poured in from writers eager to contribute to this literary exploration of the Volta Region and Togo.
    The editors and publishers, committed to fostering diverse voices and storytelling styles, welcomed a range of submissions, including humour, quality flash fiction, and stories with experimental narratives.

    This book is a collection of stories that made the cut. It follows the success of the Centre’s previous publications, including Adabraka: Stories from the Centre of the World, Larabanga: Stories from the Savannah, The Lockdown: creative nonfiction about living with COVID-19, and Untold Stories Vol. 1.

    Each publication has contributed to the Centre’s mission of promoting critical reading, creative writing, and literacy among the youth in Ghana.

  • SDG Colouring Book: Let’s Create in Colour (SDG Changemakers Series)

    This is a colouring book which captures all the 17 SDGs. From a scene capturing an ideal world of abundance to a diverse set of characters illustrating partnering for each goal, this is a simple way to begin conversations on the SDGs. While this is ideal for children aged 7 and older, younger children who grasp concepts quickly would find this an interesting introduction.

    Here, the fictional SDG ambassadors, Nuna, Nii Noi, and Frema introduce themselves. The ambassadors are a fictional trio who either introduce stories or reflect at the end. In subsequent books, the trio share their ideas under the name The Scoop.

  • Going Green with Grandma Grace (SDG Changemakers Series)

    Age Range: 4 – 7 years

    When little Adoma visits her Grandma Grace for the holidays, she has no idea she will learn and explore so much! Follow Adoma as she discovers little ways to go green, as well as give.

    This book delves into the simple ways we can conserve energy. Adoma wastes things without really noticing them, and her grandmother gently calls her attention to it. The book has a simple activity at the end, but more activities can be drawn from it. When reading this book with a child, for example, you can explore other ways they can save energy. Then, ask if there’s anything they can do to help others in need.

  • Neira Returns To School (SDG Changemakers Series)

    Age Range: 8years and above

    Neira loves being in school. A disaster prevents only her from going to school. What will she do?

    Neira’s story is one of many. Girls are the first to stop school when their families face barriers. This is an opportunity to have an open conversation about inclusion, and empowering women, The suggested age for this story is 8 years and above.

  • Where’s Zoozoo’s Cake? (SDG Changemakers Series)

    Age Range: 8 years and above

    Zoozoo the chicken has been dreaming of an amazing birthday filled with lots of treats, including his favourite: creamy vanilla cake. However, there’s no water. How can he enjoy his birthday when there’s no water?

    This story shows how a community can come together when a member is in need, but it also speaks to the scarcity of basic amenities like water. It draws attention to how the absence of such amenities affects the big and the seemingly small things.

  • Ajuba for President (SDG Changemakers Series)

    Age Range: 4 – 7 years

    Meet Ajuba who dreams about EVERYTHING. Well, one evening, she is watching the President on TV when she dreams of being president herself. Find out what President Ajuba does in this dream!

    In Ajuba for President, other SDGs are subtly referenced through the goals Ajuba wants to achieve when she becomes president. It also draws attention to the significance of teachers in a child’s life, as portrayed in the relationship between Ajuba and her teacher.

  • The Moonlight Boy (SDG Changemakers Series)

    Age Range: 4 – 7 years

    When the school principal observes that too many children are going hungry in his school, he asks Miss Yahaya, a teacher of agriculture and farmer, to oversee a school farm project alongside three resourceful school children, Ayiwa, Roro and Rafiq. The farm project is a joint-enterprise involving teachers, pupils and parents – the key stakeholders in a child’s education.

    This is a fun and endearing story that promotes a practical approach to the study of agriculture and the establishment of school farms where nutritious foods can be grown to help reduce hunger in schoolchildren. The story additionally highlights the school farm as an opportunity for creating jobs and income generation for members of the community in which the schools are located.

    With great illustrations and a quiz at the end of book.

  • The Battle of Words: Convergence of Akan Cultural Ethos and Scripture- Why Individuals, Families and Nations Suffer Spells and Ways to Prevent and Nullify Generational Curses (Hardcover)

    The book intriguingly establishes parallels between the Holy Bible and the indigenous knowledge of the Akan people of West Africa regarding the power of spoken words.

    The powerful declarative statements in the form of prayer of restitution and restoration in the final chapter seek to help restore the reader’s soul for spiritual fulfilment. ‘This important book blends profound truths in the holy scriptures and indigenous knowledge of the Akans to highlight the power of words. From the fact of creation when words were used to bring every creature into being to Akan traditional injunctions on mis(use) of spoken words, the author coherently emphasises the double-edged nature of words: a tool for building and for destroying. This is a must-read book for people who are determined to turn around their destinies.

    Johnny Andoh-Arthur (PhD), Senior Lecturer, Department of Psychology, University of Ghana–Accra

  • Reflections: 50 Lessons at 50

    Available on 25th April, 2024

    This is the story of a woman who after weathering life’s storms, not only found her true self but also a treasure at the end of her personal rainbow. The story is skillfully crafted as a compilation of lessons gained over the five decades of existence. It spans from her earliest days on earth, through her vibrant youth, to the challenging and gloomy periods when she navigated life’s intricacies on her path to becoming the person she is destined to be. You are certain to discover numerous valuable insights you can relate to from the pages of this masterpiece.

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