redhot-africa

Redhot Campaigns

Redhot Experiences bring books to life. Through book clubs, gamified challenges, competitions, immersive launches and musicals, we transform stories into experiences that ignite a love of reading and create lasting change.

Start A Library Trust

Bringing books to under-resourced communities

We have helped establish 105 libraries impacting over 100,000 children across Kenya. Every child deserves access to books.

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The National Read Aloud 2026

3,000 schools

-Join Kenya’s biggest synchronised reading moment. -Help children build confidence through reading aloud. -Celebrate Kenya’s National Reading Day through action, not polite speeches. -Champion human–wildlife coexistence through story. -Be part of a nationwide literacy movement across all 47 counties

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★ Read Redhot Africa

SMART STORIES FOR SHARP MINDS

Fuel for curious minds. Books with a Redhot Africa spine because bland stories are for boring kids.

★ Redhot Picture Books ★ SUDEF Wildlife Detective Series ★ Shizu Historical Series ★ Case Crackers ★ Redhot Novels ★ Redhot Reality ★ Best African Series

Upcoming Series

Redhot Novels

+15 years

Novels for older teens, exploring gripping narratives and adventures.

Infestations.

Best African Series

14+ years

Collections of diverse African voices for young readers.

A Fire Within and Other Stories, Deception and Other Stories

Shizu Historical Series

11-14 years

Rich historical fiction and thought provoking anthologies.

Rwot Awic Defender of the Acoli, Mekatilili the Drumbeat of Freedom.

SUDEF Wildlife Detective Series

8–11 years

Exciting detective stories featuring African wildlife and conservation.

The Case of the Jinxed Giraffes, The Case of Missing Monkeys

Upcoming Series

Case Crackers

7–8 years

New thrilling cases for young detectives, stay tuned!

Mystery of the Lost Child, Mystery of the Stolen Sets

Redhot Picture Books

<9 years

Colorful illustrations and simple stories perfect for beginning readers.

The Forever Tree

Redhot Reality

All Ages

Non fiction and reality based stories for curious minds.

Our African Wildlife

Our Partners

Working together to promote African literature across the continent.

African Library Association

Quick Answers to Common Questions

Everything you need to know about Redhot Africa — from books to campaigns, support, and more.

No. We don't accept unsolicited submissions. However, if you are an already published writer, you can apply to join our immersive Redhot workshops.

Hands-on labs where selected authors get guided through the complex research and development behind our books, from African history and wildlife sleuthing to detective plotting and cultural deep dives.

Yes. Redhot Authors sign publishing contracts and earn royalties.

Children deserve more than exam prep. Our mission is to make kids LOVE books.

High-quality African stories driven by social justice, African history, detective fiction and live storytelling.