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A Story About Courage & Believing in Yourself
Written by Courtney Rombs
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Cairo Road, Lusaka
Zambia's biggest book and stationery store. Wide range of children's, academic and fiction titles.
Manda Hill, Lusaka
A curated selection of local and international titles with a strong focus on African literature.
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Woodlands, Lusaka
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Skyleaf was created after recognising the growing gap in reading culture and knowledge engagement among children.
In a world dominated by fast entertainment and digital distractions, many children are losing interest in learning and creativity. At Skyleaf, we believe African children deserve content that not only entertains — but inspires them to think, learn, dream, and grow.
Our mission is to educate, empower, and impact knowledge in young minds through storytelling, creativity, and inspiring child-focused media. Through real stories and positive representation, Skyleaf nurtures a generation of confident thinkers, innovators, leaders, and dreamers across Zambia and Africa.
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We had an incredible time at this year's Lusaka Reading Festival — capturing stories, interviewing young dreamers and showcasing the power of books.
Full story coming soonRepresentation matters. When a child opens a book and sees themselves — their skin, their language, their world — something powerful happens inside them.
Full story coming soonWe are proud to announce that Bruno The Brave Bunny by Courtney Rombs is now available through Skyleaf and BookWorld stores across Lusaka.
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Full story coming soonResearch shows that children who engage with storytelling from a young age develop stronger communication, empathy and leadership skills.
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We don't advertise jobs. We seek passionate creatives who believe in the power of storytelling to transform the lives of African children.
At Skyleaf, we are building something that goes beyond a company. We are building a movement — one that puts African children at the centre of powerful, positive and inspiring media.
We are always open to hearing from filmmakers, writers, editors, educators, photographers, graphic designers, musicians, storytellers, researchers and anyone who has a gift and a genuine desire to see children grow through creative knowledge.
If you believe your talent, energy and passion can contribute to the growth of children in Zambia and across Africa — we want to hear from you.
Don't send a CV. Send us your story. Tell us who you are, what you do, why you care about children and how you see yourself contributing to what Skyleaf is building. We read every single submission.
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By submitting, you understand that Skyleaf will read your story, add you to our creative talent database and reach out when the right opportunity arises. We do not guarantee immediate placement but we value every voice.
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We will review your passion and story carefully and reach out when the right opportunity aligns with what you bring. Keep creating.
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