Tomorrow, History will be made. Across Kenya, over one million children will come together for a historic Read Aloud of The Boy and The Lion. It will be a powerful celebration of storytelling, literacy, and the magic of books. You can be part of this incredible moment from wherever you are.

It's summer, and you've just found the perfect summer read. Dive into The New Eve by Moussa Ould Ebnou, a story you'll carry long after the season ends. Get yours: www.iskapress.com/product/the-...

There's a party in the USA! 🇺🇸 Today, we celebrate another year of independence. We've grown stronger, bolder, and more resilient. Here's to the journey so far, the progress ahead, and many more years of freedom, unity, and opportunity. Happy Independence Day!

We're feeling those good vibrations because Summer is in full swing! 🙂‍↔️ And you know what Summer's great for? Reading a good book!

Msafiri leaves Dar es Salaam with his family's hopes riding on a university place in Finland. What he finds instead: missing luggage, suspicious bureaucrats, exploitative landlords, and the long, cold work of staying. FINELAND, by Lauwo G. Lauwo — a novel about what "abroad" actually costs.

Last day at ALA 2026 in Chicago! Stop by, pick up a book, and say goodbye before you leave. We’ve loved meeting so many librarians, educators, authors, publishers, and readers this week.

We're live at the #ALA2026 Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago! As ALA celebrates 150 years, we are living in highlights, conversations, and inspiring moments from one of the world's largest library gatherings. The future of libraries is being written—and we're in the room. 📚✨

Take a wild guess where we are this weekend? P.S. Check out those beautiful books!

​Karen Williams' MOURNING is a stunning new literary novel mapping the geography of grief across Cairo, Freetown, Sarajevo, and Conakry. A gripping, ground-level exploration of war reporting, local fixers, and the weight of the stories left behind in the notebooks of the dead. Preorder yours today

The cover reveal Kenya has been waiting for. ​At 5 years old, Saitoti Ole Morijoi got lost in the Maasai Mara for 5 days. He survived thanks to an unlikely guardian: a wild lioness who protected him. ​Now a naturalist, he’s telling his unbelievable true story.

No better cover for a beautiful book. Mommy’s Many Arms opens up gentle conversations about chores, empathy, responsibility, and the many ways families work together. Preorder yours at www.iskapress.com/product/momm...

What happens when a children’s book is born from both grief and love? We sat with Bakang Akoonyatse, author of Lesedi’s Little Light, and she let us into the heart of the story and the light behind it.

COVER REVEAL! The Brilliance of a Million Suns is an epistolary novel in which Adama, a Sierra Leonean woman, writes a letter to her childhood friend Lamrana, tracing her path from the rebel attack that destroys her family to prostitution in London. Preorder yours www.iskapress.com/product/the-...

We know you weren't ready for the reveal. But look at that beaut! 😍 Unathi Slasha wrote a masterpiece, and we've brought it to life. Preorder link in bio.

The Iska Press X Unified Book Distribution mashup you weren't expecting. Here's how it what happened: www.iskapress.com/blog/iska-pr... You're shocked, right?

June TBR + Pride Month = this carousel 🌈 Featuring The New Eve — an LGBTQIA+ African novel — alongside dark fantasy, children's lit, and translated fiction. African stories for every reader, every identity.

From Kenya to the US! We’re proud to partner with Storymoja & Startalibrary for The National Read Aloud on July 10, 2026! While we bring The Boy and the Lion to the US this September, schools across Kenya will do a massive live reading in July.

A little sneak peek never hurt anybody. What do you think the full cover looks like? Drop your guesses below before we reveal it.

Children matter to us. That’s why we’re joining the Small Press Collective TODAY for the Multicultural K-12 Title Showcase! ​Discover and showcase titles that matter to young readers.

Let's hear your first instinct. What do you think these covers look like?

We've got the right books for you for those late nights in the middle of June.📚

With that, our submission window for the 2026 Iska Prize comes to an end. Thank you all for submitting your work. Keep your eyes peeled for updates.

You have until midnight. No—11:59pm before the submission window for the 2026 Iska Book Prize closes. But it's not too late now. Send in your submission before the clock strikes 12, and you could be our winner.

Are you in? Or are you out? We have only 2 days to find out.

3 days left to submit for the 2026 Book Prize. We're anticipating the last-minute masters of storytelling to send in their work now. The aim is to be utterly amazing by their submission.

We are doing something different next month. Join the Small Press Collective on June 3, 2026, for a Multicultural K-12 Title Showcase featuring diverse stories from top independent publishers.

We heard deadlines bring out the best in writers. We hope that is your case. It's 9 days to the closing of submissions for our 2026 Book Prize. And 10 days to the closing of our submissions for our Summer Issue. Which submission do you choose?

Our 2026 release checklist is officially here! 🙂‍↕️ ​Which of these titles are you adding to your "Must-Read" list? ​Dive into the details of each release here: www.iskapress.com/blog/looking...

Our 2026 release checklist is officially here! 🙂‍↕️ ​Which of these titles are you adding to your "Must-Read" list? ​Dive into the details of each release here: www.iskapress.com/blog/looking...

21 days left. Are we still saying 'yes' to your story this summer?

We are doing something different next month. Join the Small Press Collective on June 3, 2026, for a Multicultural K-12 Title Showcase featuring diverse stories from top independent publishers.

We have something you need this submission season. Explore 2025 Iska Book Prize winner Unathi Slasha’s radical approach to genre-bending and the "anecdotale" in this insightful deep dive into contemporary storytelling. Read the full interview here: www.iskapress.com/conversation...

25 days left. Don't miss the 2026 Book Prize window. Send your manuscript today or share it with your writer friend.

Turn the page on a new month with these exceptional titles. Whether you are looking for a gripping novel, striking poetry and prose, or a heartwarming story to share, our May TBR has something to inspire every reader. ​

Turn the page on a new month with these exceptional titles. Whether you are looking for a gripping novel, striking poetry and prose, or a heartwarming story to share, our May TBR has something to inspire every reader. ​

We're dying to know; What's on your May TBR?

In case you missed it, we have a stellar line-up of new titles coming your way in 2026! ​ Which one is going straight to your TBR pile? Let us know in the comments!

Welcome to May! We have a busy month ahead at Iska Press. Here is a sneak peek at what we're up to. Which one are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments.

Discover why readers are calling Truth Is a Flightless Bird by Akbar Hussain, an unputdownable thriller that captures the vibrant, complex layers of Nairobi. With its stunning character development and rich, nostalgic atmosphere, this novel is the perfect addition to your spring reading list.

Iskanchi Magazine is looking for volunteer fiction readers! Ideal candidates are avid readers of short fiction (especially experimental short fiction) who care about strong storytelling and have experience in collaborative reading environments.

Iskanchi Magazine is looking for volunteer fiction readers! Ideal candidates are avid readers of short fiction (especially experimental short fiction) who care about strong storytelling and have experience in collaborative reading environments.

Read Guidelines for Dating an Alien Girl from our 2022 Fall Issue if you are in need of some experimental fiction. www.iskapress.com/magazine-pos...

Read Guidelines for Dating an Alien Girl from our 2022 Fall Issue if you are in need of some experimental fiction. www.iskapress.com/magazine-pos...

Is there a deadline for submitting your work? Yes. There is. Send in your manuscript today. Or share with your writer friend.

April book recs, anyone? We have some books for you this April. Get yours from www.iskapress.com

Discover the vision behind The Child from Dindefello Falls. Writer, professor, and soprano Aminta Dupuis speaks with us about youth, African spiritual richness, and the “reverence for life” that guides her work. Read the full interview here: www.iskapress.com/conversation...

Our call for submissions is still open for the 2026 Iska Book Prize. Seeking: prose or hybrid manuscripts Prize: book publication + $1,000 honorarium Deadline: May 30th If you’re crafting bold, innovative work that deserves a home, we want to read it.

Our call for submissions is still open for the 2026 Iska Book Prize. Seeking: prose or hybrid manuscripts Prize: book publication + $1,000 honorarium Deadline: May 30th If you’re crafting bold, innovative work that deserves a home, we want to read it.

✨ Happy World Book Day! To every reader, writer, and dreamer—today we celebrate the magic that lives between pages. Tell us one book that was like magic to you?

Discover the vision behind The Child from Dindefello Falls. Writer, professor, and soprano Aminta Dupuis speaks with us about youth, African spiritual richness, and the “reverence for life” that guides her work. Read the full interview here: www.iskapress.com/conversation...