Sisi Afrika Books
We are a hybrid publishing press with a passionate focus on children’s literature, autobiographies & biographies, historical fiction and africanfuturism, and leadership & empowerment books. Our mission is to nurture and amplify African narratives that inspire, educate, and transform—bridging the gap between traditional publishing’s selectivity and self-publishing’s challenges by offering a balanced, author-centered approach. We offer an innovative, speed-to-market publishing model for storytellers and thought leaders shaping Africa’s narrative.
Sisi Afrika Books exists to decolonize publishing by creating space for African stories, told by African voices, on African terms. We’re partners in preserving legacies through autobiographies and biographies, shaping young minds with empowering children’s literature, reclaiming narratives through historical fiction and africanfuturism, and building tomorrow’s leaders with transformative content.
Although we are author-subsidized, we are different from other author-subsidized models such as self-publishing service providers. As a hybrid publisher, we adhere —without exception—to the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) Hybrid Publisher Criteria and advance the highest level of professional quality.
Genre-Specific Publishing
We specialize in curating and elevating stories that matter, particularly in these key genres:
Children’s Stories – We publish vibrant, culturally rich books that ignite young imaginations while instilling pride in African heritage.
Autobiographies & Biographies – Your life’s journey deserves to be told with authenticity and impact. We help memoirists and biographers craft legacy-preserving narratives.
Historical Fiction and Africanfuturism – From reimagined African histories, epic reimaginings, speculative brilliance, and time-bending narratives, we bring Africa’s history to life through gripping storytelling.
Leadership & Empowerment – Books that motivate, educate, drive personal and professional growth, and equip tomorrow’s leaders and changemakers.
Our Hybrid Publishing Advantage
Speed-to-Market Publishing: Our streamlined process gets your book to readers faster without compromising quality—perfect for business leaders and change-makers ready to share their expertise.
Strategic Author Positioning: We don’t just publish books; we build authority. Our programs are designed for business and thought leaders seeking to grow their influence, entrepreneurs establishing industry credibility, and changemakers driving social impact through storytelling
Full-Service Publishing Solutions: Our team understands the nuances of your book’s category and ensures it meets readers’ expectations. We assure professional quality, from developmental editing to cover design, we polish your manuscript into a market-ready masterpiece. Choose full-service publishing or customize your journey—you keep creative control and higher royalties. Gain immensely from genre-specific promotion, including school programs for children’s books, speaking engagements for memoirs, media tours for autobiographies, and corporate partnerships for leadership titles.
Hybrid Publishing Packages
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Book Creation & Publishing |
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· To top thought leaders, we offer 50,000 word ghostwritten manuscript, ISBN registration, editing, typesetting, book layout design, ebook packaging, and book publishing |
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· To fiction and creative non-fiction authors, we offer ISBN registration, editing, typesetting, book layout design, ebook packaging, and book publishing |
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· To children’s books authors, we offer ISBN registration, illustrations, editing, typesetting, book layout design, ebook packaging, and book publishing |
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· Audiobook creation and publishing |
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· News release announcing publication and signing of books on Sisi Afrika Magazine |
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· 500 print copies of your hardcover book |
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Book Distribution & Sales |
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· Online retail distribution including local platforms as well as international platforms such as Amazon.com, IngramSpark, BarnesAndNoble.com among others |
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· Offline retail distribution into physical stores |
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· Library distribution |
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· Foreign language rights sales representation |
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Book Promotion & Marketing |
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· Book seeding & reader/publishing industry review |
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· 6-month book launch publicity campaign |
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· Amazon optimization & targeted advertising |
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· Kindle Bestseller Campaign |
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· Book launch events |
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Join Africa’s Publishing Revolution
At Sisi Afrika Books, we give you speed + strategy where traditional publishers move slowly, offer business-smart publishing for author-entrepreneurs, and ensure every book drives impact, whether educating children or shaping leaders
We provide the platform, expertise, and passion your story deserves.
Contact Us to discuss how we can bring your manuscript to life!