Welcome To Akunna Publishing

At Akunna Publishing, we believe every story has the power to inspire, uplift, and spark a lifelong love of reading.
We are a proudly independent publishing company dedicated to creating imaginative, heartfelt books for young readers — and to celebrating the power of diverse voices.

Our stories, like Bakari's Brave Heart and Cookie the Detective, are filled with adventure, friendship, and important life lessons — designed to make readers smile, think, and dream big.

We're just getting started, and we're excited to grow with you!
Stay tuned for new stories, fun merchandise, and creative ways to bring our characters into your home.

Thank you for being part of our journey.
Welcome to the Akunna family. 📚✨

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Mystery Manners Series Release Coming January 2026!!

Mystery Manners Series Release Coming January 2026!!

A silver cubic gaming die with question marks on each side.

Something new is on its way!


This January, a brand-new story from the Manners Series invites young readers to think about kindness, patience, and sharing through a warm and relatable tale.

Festival guests at the Sunshine State Book Festival will be among the first to experience it prior to its official release.


Because learning to share is part of growing up.

New Releases on Amazon & Kindle!

New Releases on Amazon & Kindle!

An illustrated book cover titled 'Big Toot, Little Toot' by Shani Z. Nesmith. It features two cartoon characters that are clouds with smiling faces, arms, and legs, walking on a path through a sunny park with trees and flowers.

Big Toot, Little Tootđź’¨

Sure, Big Toot and Little Toot are… well… farts.

But this book is not really about farts at all. It’s a sweet, funny story that helps children understand two important things:

1. Our bodies do natural things — and that’s okay.

Kids often feel embarrassed when their bodies make noise. This story helps normalize those moments in a gentle, kid-friendly way.

2. Good manners still matter!

Children can’t always escape a room before a toot slips out — but they can say “Excuse me!” and show kindness and confidence.

New Releases on Amazon & Kindle!

New Releases on Amazon & Kindle!

Cover of a children's book titled "The Magic Words: Please & Thank You" by Shani Z. Nesmith featuring animated cartoon characters of a rabbit and a mouse in a forest, with a fairy-like insect casting a spell over a bed of red berries.

The Magic Words: Please & Thank You

Magic is everywhere… especially when you use your manners!

When Pippa the Bunny and Milo the Mouse discover a tiny magical helper named Mya the Wishling, they learn something extraordinary: the magic only works when they remember the magic words — “please” and “thank you.”

From silly surprises to sparkly Wishling moments, this heartwarming story shows children how kindness and gratitude can brighten the world around them.