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Special program will feature an interactive read-aloud from the bestselling Akiti the Hunter series, presented by Amb. Denise Ajayi Williams
MARIN COUNTY, Calif. - Californer -- MARIN COUNTY, Calif. — Author Denise Mobolaji-Ajayi Williams, writing as Bolaji Ajayi, will present a special program titled "Akiti Live: Yoruba Storytelling & Book Signing" at Gardens of Hope for Africa: A Benefit for Books For Africa, hosted by Heidi Kühn and Pax Agricultura on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 12:30 PM PST. The event will be held at a private estate in Marin, California, with an intimate in-person gathering and a free public livestream.
The program will feature an interactive read-aloud from the bestselling, Yoruba-rooted Akiti the Hunter children's series, exploring African folklore, cultural heritage, courage, imagination, and heroism. The presentation will conclude with audience engagement and an author book signing featuring the complete Akiti the Hunter trilogy.
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"Stories inspire. Culture endures. Children lead," said Ajayi Williams. "Akiti was born from Yoruba tradition, and every time I get to share him with a room full of readers, I'm reminded that African storytelling doesn't just belong in the past — it belongs on today's stage, next to every other hero children look up to."
The Initiative
Donors have now stepped forward to fund an approximately 100,000-book container for each of Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana — roughly 300,000 books in total. The November 10 event will help Books For Africa go beyond these initial book commitments to build out the broader Global Book Ecosystems around them. Organizers are also seeking partners interested in providing matching gifts to help amplify the impact of individual donations.
A Distinguished Lineup
Ajayi Williams joins a notable roster of leaders and guests at the event, including:
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RSVP
Members of the public and press are invited to attend in person or via the free livestream. Tickets are required; location details are provided upon ticket purchase.
RSVP here: https://givebutter.com/HeidiKuhnbooksforafrica
Media Contact
Denise Mobolaji-Ajayi Williams
info@svned.com
https://akitithehunter.com
The program will feature an interactive read-aloud from the bestselling, Yoruba-rooted Akiti the Hunter children's series, exploring African folklore, cultural heritage, courage, imagination, and heroism. The presentation will conclude with audience engagement and an author book signing featuring the complete Akiti the Hunter trilogy.
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"Stories inspire. Culture endures. Children lead," said Ajayi Williams. "Akiti was born from Yoruba tradition, and every time I get to share him with a room full of readers, I'm reminded that African storytelling doesn't just belong in the past — it belongs on today's stage, next to every other hero children look up to."
The Initiative
Donors have now stepped forward to fund an approximately 100,000-book container for each of Kenya, Nigeria, and Ghana — roughly 300,000 books in total. The November 10 event will help Books For Africa go beyond these initial book commitments to build out the broader Global Book Ecosystems around them. Organizers are also seeking partners interested in providing matching gifts to help amplify the impact of individual donations.
A Distinguished Lineup
Ajayi Williams joins a notable roster of leaders and guests at the event, including:
- H.E. Constantina Adelina Gaspar, African Union Ambassador to the United States
- H.E. Agostinho de Carvalho dos Santos Van-Dúnem, Ambassador of Angola to the United States
- Yetide Badaki, Actress, Writer & Producer
- Patrick Plonski, PhD, Executive Director, Books For Africa
- Anthony Chow, PhD, President, California Library Association; CEO, New Media Learning — whose organization was recently named a 2026 Library of Congress Literacy Awards Successful Practices Honoree, recognized with a $10,000 award for its Reading Nation Waterfall and Book Ecosystems work
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RSVP
Members of the public and press are invited to attend in person or via the free livestream. Tickets are required; location details are provided upon ticket purchase.
RSVP here: https://givebutter.com/HeidiKuhnbooksforafrica
Media Contact
Denise Mobolaji-Ajayi Williams
info@svned.com
https://akitithehunter.com
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