Anansi Publishing
Anansi is the Akan spider god of stories and wisdom, born in Ghana. He outsmarts the powerful so that ordinary people may have stories of their own. That is our purpose. Anansi Publishing brings to life the extraordinary lives, the ancient civilisations, the acts of courage that quietly shaped the world. In English and African languages. For every child. Everywhere
About Founder
Yvonne Ackuaku created Anansi Publishing because she noticed the gap. The extraordinary contributions of extraordinary people, — the pioneers, the civilisation builders, the quiet courageous ones — were largely missing from the books children read. So she decided to publish them. In English and African languages. For every child. Everywhere
Driven by a belief in the importance of identity, representation, understanding and history, Yvonne writes to help young readers develop a strong sense of who they are and take pride in their heritage. She is equally committed to ensuring that children from all backgrounds are exposed to African history and culture, helping to broaden perspectives, challenge stereotypes and foster greater mutual respect.
Through her work, Yvonne aims to contribute to a more informed, inclusive and empathetic world for the next generation.