Brave, Bright & Brilliant Women
An African children’s colouring storybook celebrating powerful women from African history.
Brave, Bright & Brilliant Women
An African children’s colouring storybook celebrating powerful women from African history.
Personally signed copies available while stock lasts.
Featured on TalkRadio 702 with Kenny Maistry during Africa Month and officially launched at the Kingsmead Book Fair 2026 on the 23rd of May, this book is helping children discover the powerful women who shaped African history.
Why this book matters
Unlike many traditional history resources, this African women children’s book encourages creativity and emotional connection through storytelling.
Many children grow up without seeing African women reflected in the stories they read. Brave, Bright & Brilliant Women was created to help change that. Through:
- Storytelling
- Colouring activities
- African history learning
- Confidence-building representation
Introducing young readers to women who shaped African history in a way that feels engaging, empowering, and accessible.
From queens and warriors to scholars and activists, these stories encourage children to see bravery, brilliance, and leadership in many different forms.
Because representation isn’t just important, it’s powerful.
About the Book
This African children’s book introduces young readers to 15 inspiring African women through storytelling, colouring pages, and educational activities.
Designed for children aged 8–12 (though teens and adults enjoy it too), the book encourages:
- creativity and imagination
- cultural pride and identity
- curiosity about African history
- confidence through representation
Each website order includes a personally signed copy from the author.
African Women Featured In The Book
- Queen Nzinga (Angola)
- Wangari Maathai (Kenya)
- Miriam Tlali (South Africa)
- Queen Amina (Nigeria)
- Empress Taytu Betul (Ethiopia)
…and more remarkable African women from across the continent whose stories deserve to be remembered, celebrated, and passed on to the next generation.
What’s inside the book
Interactive learning activities and creative prompts
- 15 powerful African women across history
- Beautiful line illustrations for colouring
- Short, engaging stories for each figure
- Interactive learning activity, a puzzle and Africa facts
- A creative way to spark curiosity and pride
- Educational content rooted in African history
- Personally illustrated artwork inspired by real historical figures
Order your copy today
Each copy ordered directly from our website is personally signed.
- Signed copies available via our website
- Nationwide delivery across South Africa
- Shipping takes 1–2 weeks, depending on the delivery option selected & your location. You will receive delivery communication once your order has been dispatched.
- Collection available in Johannesburg (arrange via email)
- Educational & creativity-focused experience for young readers
Retail price: R250
Perfect For:
Parents, classrooms, homeschool learning, gifts, libraries, African history lovers, etc.
Officially Launched At Kingsmead Book Fair 2026
Brave, Bright & Brilliant Women officially launched during Africa Month at the Kingsmead Book Fair, one of South Africa’s leading literary events.
The launch included an interactive children’s session where young readers explored African history through storytelling, creativity, sensory play, and hands-on activities.
Parents described the experience as engaging, empowering, and confidence-building for their children.
This book continues to grow as part of a bigger mission: helping children see themselves reflected in history.
Give a child a story that reflects who they are, and where they come from.
Watch African History Come To Life Through Illustration
Ready to gift a child a powerful story?
Learn more about the mission behind this book on our Africa Remembers Her Press page.
Inspired by real African history and cultural storytelling traditions across the continent (learn more about African history at www.britannica.com/place/Africa)