Christian book publishers in ghana west

James ebo whyte books written a match against juju. You will receive an email notification once your submission is received by our editorial team. Kwaku oforiansa, author of meanings of symbols in adinkra cloth, made me keenly aware of this recently, pointing out that this site does not acknowledge much of the important scholarship in the study of adinkra symbols. It is a registered company limited by guarantee and without a share capital. Book publishers taking submissions book publishing companies.

The following list of book distributors and wholesalers features the largest distributors at the top, followed by distributors in alphabetic order scroll down for book distributors in canada and uk. Oxford university press nigeria now university press plc opened in ibadan in 1949. The key to finding the right fit is researching all the options. Ncwc educates, empowers, and teaches adults and children how to write, publish and promote books. We have a special focus on true stories and childrens fiction, but we also publish christian teaching, poetry. A followup on the lower primary science series, integrated science for upper primary 4 offers both teachers and pupils an insightful and practical book to aid teaching and learning. Christian book publishers book publishing directory. Book distributors help publishers get their books placed into bookstores, libraries, specialty stores, schools and other markets.

The former president of scripture union ghana, jude hama, came to tyndale house publishers recently and shared the ongoing need for christian literature distribution in ghana, west africa. Our mission is to discover and market unknown christian based authors who aspire to craft the greatest spiritual impact imaginable via the written word. Ghana, located on the atlantic coast of west africa, was once known as the gold coast because of its vast deposits of this precious mineral. A pilgrimage to the musama disco christo church, mozano, ghana, w. Not all valuable information is available on the internet. Literamed publications nigeria ltd, a leading childrens book publisher in nigeria was incorporated in 1969. Inappropriate the list including its title or description facilitates illegal activity, or contains hate speech or ad hominem attacks on a fellow goodreads member or author. List of ghanaian publishers listing all 10 ghanaian publishing houses. Organized in 1979, black light fellowship is a small africanamerican publishing and media company. West african book publishers ltd commonwealth of nations. Scripture union africa is one of the many ministries that tyndale house foundation supports. We see ourselves shining as a black light of christ.

We are a leading publishing house and educational service firm based in accra, ghana. Founded in 1843, macmillan publishers is one of the largest global trade book publishers and home to numerous bestselling and awardwinning fiction, nonfiction, and childrens books, from st. Education, history, culture, scholarly associations. Learn how to find fulfillment today and get your priorities in order. Getting published by one of the big 5 book publishers is the goal of many authors, as being published by a major publishing house is perceived to have some advantages over smaller presses or self publishing, as well as offering higher quality and status. Publishers of childrens books on the environment, african childrens picture books, african literature, history books on the transatlantic slave trade, social gender studies and general books. Use our widget to share this book fair information on your website.

Publishing your book yourself makes sense for a number of reasons. The beautyful ones are not yet born by ayi kwei armah, ama ata aidoos changes. He retired as a professor of christian ethics and the philosophy of region from the department for the study of religions, university of ghana. Top five book publishers in nigeria literature nigeria. And as with almost any widelyshared ambition, there are also folks out there looking to make a quick buck by exploiting those dreams whether they involve securing a book deal or going the indie publishing route. We are committed to the effective development of education in ghana and west africa. Christian book publishing house of the 21st century meeting the christian literature needs of the whole nation of ghana. Books publishing services scholastic learning zone, or library consulting were the ones to contact. They founded abc as a collective selfhelp initiative to strengthen their economic base and meet the needs of libraries and other book buyers. By tracing the origins of the christian faith in both north and subsaharan africa including, northcentral and west africa, this paper seeks to show that christianity has been in africa. Important book fairs, festivals, and conferences coming in. Subsaharan publishers, ghana subsaharan publishers is an indigenous ghanaian publishing house specializing in african childrens books, african literature, literature on. List of best book publishers in ghana, top book publishers in ghana, book publishers near me, best book publishers.

The fastest and easiest way to send us your submission. We publish around 3050 carefully selected titles per year and distribute to christian bookshops across the uk. Plot d block 1 industrial avenue po box 3445 ilupeju. Incorrect book the list contains an incorrect book please specify the title of the book. In the 14th and 15th centuries ghana was the home of powerful african kingdoms that traded both gold and slaves. May 07, 2014 39 west press website from the publisher 39 west press is an independent book publisher committed to releasing books that encourage critical thinking and promote constructive discourse on key social, cultural, political, and economic issues affecting life in the u. It is the only collective voice of book publishers in ghana. Asempa publishers, christian book publishers in ghana.

In working with another ministry, roa 20,000 have been sent to school students in ghana, west africa. Publishers by media newspaper 3200 book 2242 e book 1094 magazine 632 journal 530 list of all media publishers by language english 3834 german 963 french 473 spanish 386 italian 297 list of all language. You dont need to be in a relationship with a man to be happy. Packed with stories, wisdom, and tips for living life to the fullest, sassy, single, and satisfied gives readers insights on life, love, men, happiness, and gods love for them. Founded in 1988, step books is a full publication house in ghana and provide books writing, publishing and distribution services for various stakeholders. Sassy, single, and satisfied christian books, bibles. May 30, 2019 the big 5 is a nickname for the major trade book publishing companies in the united states. In 2004, literamed floated comics hut, a subsidiary for the publication of comic books which tells indigenous african stories with good moral values while living scrolls are bible stories in pictures. Our goal is to spread the message in that literature with as many people as possible. Please do add our details on your list of christian publishers.

Spanning a land mass of 238,535 km 2 92,099 sq mi, ghana is bordered by the ivory coast in the west, burkina faso in the north, togo in the east, and the gulf of guinea and atlantic ocean in the south. On this website, you can shop for books of all genres including christian literature, fiction, nonfiction, magazines among others. Publishers by media newspaper 3200 book 2242 ebook 1094 magazine 632 journal 530 list of all media publishers by language english 3834 german 963 french 473 spanish 386 italian 297 list of. Winmat publishers book publishers and distributors. Asempa publishers is the subsidiary of the christian council of ghana with the mandate of distributing bible reading notes from ibra england and other christian literature through the churches to the christian community. Like most good distributors, in addition to having targeted sales reps for certain account types, theyll also present your titles at major book fairs. Countering media messages that say happiness equals being in relationships with men, michelle mckinney hammond encourages singles to get busy living a life that blesses others and enriches their single experience. This book fully satisfies the requirement of the ghana education service ges syllabus. Ghana ebook by barbara aoki poisson official publisher page. The national christian writers conference ncwc is a premier inspirational conference for writers, authors, and public speakers. Publishers group west represents more than 100 independent publishers across a range of genres and topics, selling into both general and bookstore accounts, gift shops, museum stores, and more.

Top 10 publishing companies in nigeria best book publishers. Jul 11, 20 in hindu gods in west africa, wuaku offers an analytical account of the histories, beliefs and practices of the hindu monastery of africa and the radha govinda temple, two of ghana s emmerging hindu temples. Similar to the ymca and the ywca, ncwc uses spiritual values to promote literacy to build stronger communities. Ghana and the head of ghana national office west african examinations council as well as the accra head office.

Shalen holt, colors of zaki to talk to a publishing services consultant about publishing your work call. Subsaharan publishers, ghana african books collective. In 2008, literamed opened another office in ghana, west africa, which is being managed by a county manager. Weve put together a christian publishing companies list to help potential authors get started. Accepting unsolicited manuscripts and not accepting unsolicited manuscripts. Here is a short list of christian publishers and a link to their websites and submission guidelines when available. Book publishers in ghana list of book publishers page. We aim not only to diffuse learning to create a large and proficient workforce for nigeria, but also to help students to fulfil their dreams. A love story, and my first coup detat by john dramani mahama. Please select a country afghanistan albania algeria american samoa andorra angola anguilla antarctica antigua and barbuda argentina armenia aruba australia austria azerbaijan. To receive the access to the latest issue delivered to your inbox free each. Ifa festival by abosede emanuel west african book publishers, nigeria trials and triumphs by wale adebanwi west african book publishers, nigeria world interreligious crisis by t. A 62yearold prisoner, mama theresa, whose surgery bills were paid by black star midfielder, christian atsu, has passed on days after the operation, ghanaian football portal, ghanasoccernet, has.

Information on over 140 book fairs, book festivals, conferences, and related events taking place in north america over the next 12 months 2020 and 2021. It serves as a rallying point for all book publishers in the country. Books set in ghana 115 books meet your next favorite book. We are committed to the effective development of education in. With a brand new cover, michelles book has a countercultural message for singles. Several scholars have written extensively on religion and morality. Literamed has in its stable over 400 titles of books all widely accepted in nigerian schools. The first ghana christian book award has launched to promote writing, reading, publishing and distribution of christian books. Established in 1897, baylor university press publishes about thirty new books each year for scholars, students, and intellectually curious general readers. Shes the founder and president of heartwing ministries and has cohosted aspiring women for 10 years and tcts 3d woman. Africanamerican book publishers in the united states, 1960.

Publishing my first childrens book has been an excellent experience thanks to the friendly and caring service of dorrance publishing. List of christian publishers the christian writers corner. Foremost, with the advent of digital printing, a small number of books, say 50 or 100, can be printed at a viably low cost per copy, and reprinted in small quantities as needed. Winmat publishers limited is a ghanaian publishing company actively involved in publishing and the distribution of its publications. Its imprint, lantern books, is a household name in nigeria and west africa. Contact all books african culture african studies art, photography, film and music biography and memoir children and teens economics education and teaching history languages and linguistics law literature nature and the environment politics publishing and writing reference books science, technology, medicine social sciences search. When selecting a christian publishing company to trust with their manuscript, aspiring authorshave several companies from which to choose. Barbour publishing is a leader in the christian publishing industry with frontlist releases numbering more than 150 titles per year. Ghana book publishers association accra, ghana since 1976 ghana center for democratic development accra, ghana the website offers general and contact information about the centers research programme. Author scams and publishing companies to avoid becoming a published author is a fantasy shared by almost all writers. Scripture union africa sees the power of a bible in ghana. Welcome to azalia website, a website owned and operated by azalia company ltd.

Spck editor tony collins is on our blog discussing international publishing. The publishers and distributors listed on this page are publishers and distributors in africa and around the world that either focus exclusively on africarelated books or publish a. Aug 21, 2019 author scams and publishing companies to avoid becoming a published author is a fantasy shared by almost all writers. Asempa publishers books written asempa hymns words. Sassy, single, and satisfied christian books, bibles, gifts. Book publishers in ghana list of book publishers ghana. A brandnew cover on this bestselling book over 200,000 copies sold. Homegoing by yaa gyasi, ghana must go by taiye selasi, wife of the gods by kwei quartey, the beautyful ones are not yet born by a.

Novotel accra contact t 030 2664338 t 030 2664339 m 027 7557917 f 030 2664330 e type of business. Ghana and the head of ghana national office west african examinations council as well as. Its all too easy to assume that the twin focal points of christian publishing, america and britain, define what is happening worldwide in christian books. Christian publishing company black light fellowship. Since many publishers do not accept unsolicited proposals or manuscripts, please. In 1985 a group of publishers met to address the constraints they were experiencing in marketing and distributing their books outside of their domestic markets. Christian faith publishing is a fullservice book publisher with offices and operations in the u. Christian booksellers of south africa and christian book distributors have strong web presences linking publishers, wholesalers and retailers, distance educators, churches and individual buyers. While africanamerican book publishers have been active in the united states since the second decade of the 19th century, the 1960s and 1970s saw a proliferation of publishing activity, with the establishment of many new publishing houses, an increase in the number of titles published, and significant growth in the number of africanamerican bookstores. Electronic versions of your full manuscript should be in one file and not separate chapters. An independent african christian church max assimeng religion and social change in west africa. The publishers and distributors listed on this page are publishers and distributors in africa and around the world that either focus exclusively on africarelated books or publish a significant number of books on africa each year.

Spam or selfpromotional the list is spam or selfpromotional. The material you have submitted is the authors own creative andor well researched work. List of book distributors and wholesalers nonfiction. Ghanaian book publishers list gbdc gbdc ghana book. During the covid19 crisis, publishers weekly is providing free digital access to our magazine, archive, and website. And we have been at the forefront of christian book publishing in ghana for over forty years now, publishing and distributing books that span theology to. Our vision is to be a vibrant, dynamic, selfsupporting, christian book publishing house of the 21st century meeting the christian literature needs of the whole nation of ghana and beyond. As a christian publisher, we understand that your labor is more than a book. Please fill in and upload all relevant information in the form below. Others in west africa included the united christian council literature bureau in bo, sierra leone 1946, and the bureau of ghana languages, accra 1951. Religious publishers lighting the way south african book. We have a special focus on true stories and childrens fiction, but we also publish christian teaching, poetry, daily devotionals and much more. Michelle mckinney hammond is a bestselling author, singer, and speaker who focuses on improving lovedriven relationships.