Sankofa StoryWorks LLC
Literary Company · Publisher · Cultural Portal
Books That Root. Stories That Fly.
“Se wo were fi na wosankofa a yenkyi”
— Akan Proverb
Who We Are
Sankofa StoryWorks is a literary company rooted in the Akan philosophy of reaching back to reclaim what was forgotten — so we can carry it forward with purpose.
We publish, amplify, and celebrate African and African-American storytelling in all its forms. Every book is a door. Every door leads home.
Sankofa Books Portal
A curated library of titles celebrating Black excellence, African heritage, and stories that span every age and every generation.
The Sankofa Series, Book One
Malik Freeman cannot be classified. So the System takes what it can’t categorize — his warmth, his memories, the sound of his mother’s voice — and leaves the rest. Every system takes. Some cost more than others.
Pre-order now · Releases November 17, 2026
Signed copies ship directly from the author. Prefer to read first? Read chapter one.
UNTIL THE LION
LEARNS TO WRITE
“Every story will glorify the hunter.” — African Proverb
Books Portal
A curated marketplace and library of titles rooted in African and African-American storytelling traditions.
Community & Events
Book clubs, readings, and cultural celebrations that bring stories off the page and into living community.
New releases, readings, and community events from Sankofa StoryWorks. Sent only when there’s something worth reading.