This week, we’re sharing five new African books for the young readers in your life. These middle‑grade stories explore everyday and fantastical worlds.

Lara T. Kareem’s Àànú Ifẹ́ is a tender story about returning to a childhood village and discovering the strength to start over. In Amaka Egbe’s Run Like a Girl, a determined young athlete navigates a new school and the spotlight that comes with chasing her dreams. Mia Araujo’s Afia in the Land of Wonders sweeps readers into a magical African realm, while Abiola Bello’s Wild Magic takes us deep into the Ethiopian jungle to protect a legendary lion. Patrick Ochieng’s Displaced offers a moving portrait of life in a Kenyan displacement camp through the eyes of a resilient young boy.

These new releases are perfect for growing your child’s bookshelf with stories that are exciting, relatable, and rooted in African life. Add them to your family or classroom TBR and share the list with fellow parents, teachers, and young readers.