This is Afronaut Press
Across the continent and beyond, African writers are telling stories the world needs to read.
Afronaut Press publishes and co-publishes fiction, non-fiction and children’s books within that tradition — bringing more of those stories to more readers, wherever they are.
What we see
African publishing has a rich history. Storytelling on this continent predates the printing press by centuries, and publishers across Africa have been doing vital work for generations. But the global industry — distribution, digital infrastructure, international rights — still hasn’t caught up. Too many great African books don’t travel far enough. Too many readers, on the continent and beyond, still can’t easily find them.
About Us
We work inside the African publishing ecosystem — adapting, co-publishing, aiming to create and distribute stories that deserve a wider audience.
Imagine a reader in Lagos, Nairobi, Harare, or London picking up a book and seeing their neighbourhood, their family, their language in the pages. That’s what we’re publishing towards. One book at a time.
Who we work with
Writers
Writing stories that deserve to be read? We publish African writers at every stage — from debut manuscripts to established voices. No submission fees. No explaining your context. Just editors who start where you start.
Readers
Looking for your next book? Browse fiction, non-fiction and children’s titles rooted in African cultures. New titles added regularly.
Institutions
Building a programme that needs to work? We help corporations, schools and NGOs source, adapt and deliver African books at scale — with the cultural credibility and impact data to back it up.
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