The Library
A collection of published storybooks
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Amina and the First Lesson
by Rizaan Lakay
Amina sat on the balcony after a hard day at school, tracing tiny circles in the dust with her finger.
A spark of inspirationInspirationAround age 13Just rightWarm & heartfelt
The Princess and the Kind Little Cottage
by Rizaan Lakay
Snow White lived in a bright castle, where she sang to the doves and shared crumbs with the sparrows.
snow-whiteKindness6Short & sweetSoft & gentle
Iyaad and the Lantern of Listening
by Rizaan Lakay
On the last blue evening of summer, Iyaad walked quietly beside his little sister, Sitaarah, through the moonlit market of Mirrorglen.
A world of magicEmpathyAround age 10Just rightWarm & heartfelt
You've Got This.
by Rizaan Lakay
Once upon a time, in a town not so different from yours, lived Creashy, a brave girl of nineteen with gentle hands and a smile like the morning.
A spark of inspirationInspirationAround age 13Just rightBrave & hopeful
Rahdi and the Lantern of Shared Wishes
by Rizaan Lakay
On the first evening of the spring fair, Rahdi ran ahead to the moonlit garden behind the library.
A tale of friendsSharingAround age 10Just rightWarm & heartfelt
Sitaarah and the Seoul Starlight Stage
by Rizaan Lakay
When Sitaarah moved to Korea, Seoul seemed to hum beneath her sneakers. The crosswalks chirped, the subway doors jingled, and even the convenience store fridge made a tiny concert…
A wild adventureInspirationAround age 13Just rightPlayful & funny
Rahdi and the Lantern Club
by Rizaan Lakay
On the first night of the Moonberry Festival, Rahdi followed a path of tiny blue lanterns through the park.
A tale of friendsStanding up to bulliesAround age 7Short & sweetBrave & hopeful
Naledi and the Long Walk of Hope
by Rizaan Lakay
Naledi Mokoena loved brave questions, the kind that made her heart sit up straight.
A journey of hopeInspirationAround age 13Short & sweetBrave & hopeful