MABB Sapphire 2018
Welcome to our first teens writing mentorship class. This pioneering cohort marked the beginning of MABB’s intentional journey of raising young authors through writing, mentorship, family discipleship and publishing.
One teen published her book.
The MABB Sapphire 2018 cohort opened the door for teenagers to see writing not only as a school activity, but as a purposeful platform for authorship, expression and influence. From this first class, Adnah McKenna emerged as the published author of the cohort.
Adnah McKenna
MABB Sapphire author, teen voice and published writer. Preview the cohort author profile and explore her books, author journey and publishing story.
I’m Adnah McKenna,
Young Author & Teen Voice.
Adnah McKenna is part of the MABB children and teens publishing story, representing the first Sapphire cohort and the beautiful possibility of young people writing with purpose, courage and faith.
SAPPHIRE
AUTHOR
A Young Voice with a Published Message
Adnah’s author journey is a reminder that children and teenagers do not have to wait until adulthood to steward their gifts. Through writing and publishing, young people can learn discipline, reflection, creativity and the joy of communicating meaningful ideas.
Who is Adnah McKenna?
Adnah McKenna is a young author connected to the Mama Africa Book Box publishing movement. Her portfolio is part of MABB’s wider mission to raise young African authors who read, write, publish and use their voices to influence their generation positively.
Her books speak into the journey of dreams, goals and intentional growth for teenagers, making her work a useful resource for young readers, families, mentors, schools and discipleship communities.
Published Works
Explore Adnah’s books and resources for teenagers who are learning to dream, plan, track progress and pursue purpose with discipline.
Teen Book
Conceive Achieve for Teens
A purpose-driven book for teenagers learning to conceive meaningful dreams, develop focus and take intentional steps towards achievement.
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Tracker Journal
Conceive Achieve for Teens Tracker Journal
A companion tracker journal designed to help teenagers reflect, organise their goals and walk practically through the journey from idea to achievement.
View Journal →Connect with Adnah McKenna
Learn more about Adnah’s author journey, her publishing story and her place within the wider African Authors and MABB publishing community.
MABB Pearl 2021
Welcome to MABB Pearl 2021, a teens writing mentorship cohort that continued the work of raising young writers into published authors. This cohort celebrates the voice, imagination and courage of Victor Karol Maingi as a young author.
A teen author with mystery-filled stories.
The MABB Pearl 2021 cohort gave space for a young writer to turn imagination into published work. Victor Karol Maingi’s books reflect a creative mind drawn to mystery, suspense, setting and story, showing how young authors can build worlds that capture readers.
Victor Karol Maingi
MABB Pearl author, young storyteller and published writer. Preview the cohort author profile and explore his books, author journey and publishing story.
I’m Victor Karol Maingi,
Young Author & Storyteller.
Victor Karol Maingi is part of the MABB kids and teens publishing story, representing the Pearl cohort and the power of young writers to imagine, write and publish stories with confidence.
PEARL
AUTHOR
A Young Storyteller with a Taste for Mystery
Victor’s author journey is a reminder that children and teenagers can use imagination with discipline. Through writing and publishing, young authors learn to shape ideas, build stories, finish manuscripts and share their creative work with readers.
Who is Victor Karol Maingi?
Victor Karol Maingi is a young author connected to the Mama Africa Book Box publishing movement. His portfolio is part of MABB’s wider mission to raise young African authors who read, write, publish and use their voices with purpose.
His books explore mystery, setting and suspense, making his work a useful encouragement for young readers who love imagination, adventure and story-driven discovery.
Published Works
Explore Victor’s books and the imaginative worlds he has created through his young author journey.
The Mysterious Mashimbo Hills
A suspense-filled young author book that invites readers into mystery, atmosphere and discovery.
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Mystery Book
The Ghastly Makungu Forest
A mysterious forest tale that shows Victor’s imagination, suspense and storytelling courage.
View Book →Connect with Victor Karol Maingi
Learn more about Victor’s author journey, his publishing story and his place within the wider MABB publishing community.
MABB Emerald 2022
Welcome to MABB Emerald 2022, a children publishing cohort featuring Gabriella Omukhango, Ethan Omukhango and Audrey Spaulding. This cohort celebrates young voices, family creativity and the joy of children becoming published authors.
Three children. Three voices. Three published works.
MABB Emerald 2022 brought together young authors with different story worlds: time, food, family, heritage and adventure. Each child’s book represents the belief that children can create meaningful stories and resources when given mentorship, structure and encouragement.
Meet the Emerald Authors
EMERALD
AUTHOR
A Young Voice Learning to Steward Time
Gabriella’s publishing journey reflects the beauty of children learning that their stories matter. Through writing, she joins the growing MABB community of young African authors.
Who is Gabriella Omukhango?
Gabriella Omukhango is a young author in the MABB Emerald 2022 cohort. Her book introduces children to the value of time through a creative and child-friendly story world.
Her work is a helpful resource for children, families, schools and discipleship communities that want stories which combine learning, imagination and values.
Published Work
Explore Gabriella’s book from the MABB Emerald 2022 portfolio.
God Made Time
A child-friendly story from Heritage Kids that helps young readers think about time, purpose and life.
View Book →Connect with Gabriella Omukhango
Learn more about Gabriella’s author journey and her place within the MABB Emerald publishing community.
EMERALD
AUTHOR
A Young Author Bringing Family to the Table
Ethan’s publishing journey celebrates creativity, food, family and learning. His book shows that children can create practical resources that bring families together.
Who is Ethan Omukhango?
Ethan Omukhango is a young author in the MABB Emerald 2022 cohort. His book celebrates cooking, recipes and family connection through a child-friendly publishing project.
His work encourages children to participate in family life, learn practical skills and discover that everyday experiences can become meaningful published work.
Published Work
Explore Ethan’s book from the MABB Emerald 2022 portfolio.
Cooking with Family
A creative recipe book celebrating family, food, togetherness and the joy of children learning through cooking.
View Book →Connect with Ethan Omukhango
Learn more about Ethan’s author journey and his place within the MABB Emerald publishing community.
EMERALD
AUTHOR
A Young Voice with a Bright Story
Audrey’s author journey reflects the joy of children’s storytelling. Her book adds colour, wonder and imagination to the MABB Emerald 2022 publishing portfolio.
Who is Audrey Spaulding?
Audrey Spaulding is a young author in the MABB Emerald 2022 cohort. Her book, A Day at the Beach, is part of the Heritage Kids collection.
Her work reminds children that stories can be joyful, colourful and memorable while still carrying family, learning and heritage value.
Published Work
Explore Audrey’s book from the MABB Emerald 2022 portfolio.
A Day at the Beach
A bright children’s story from Heritage Kids, celebrating imagination, colour, place and joyful discovery.
View Book →Connect with Audrey Spaulding
Learn more about Audrey’s author journey and her place within the MABB Emerald publishing community.
MABB Ruby 2023
Welcome to MABB Ruby 2023, a children’s publishing cohort featuring Ethan Omukhango, Gabriella Omukhango and Adnah McKenna. This cohort celebrates faith, family, creativity, learning, purposeful growth and the joy of children and teens becoming published authors.
Three young authors. Three books. Three purposeful voices.
MABB Ruby 2023 continued the work of raising young authors who can write from their world of faith, family, learning and imagination. Ethan explored food through the Bible, Gabriella presented time as a gift from God, and Adnah strengthened the teen voice through a message of goals, dreams and intentional growth.
Meet the Ruby Authors
RUBY
AUTHOR
A Young Author Exploring Food in Scripture
Ethan’s publishing journey shows that children can learn from the Bible, ask creative questions and turn their discoveries into books that bless other children and families.
Who is Ethan Omukhango?
Ethan Omukhango is a young author in the MABB Ruby 2023 cohort. His book, Food in the Bible, helps young readers see food as part of biblical stories, learning and discovery.
His work is useful for children, families, schools, Sunday school classes and discipleship spaces that want faith-based learning presented in a simple and engaging way.
Published Work
Explore Ethan’s book from the MABB Ruby 2023 portfolio.
Food in the Bible
A child-friendly book that explores food in Scripture and helps children connect biblical learning with everyday life.
View Book →Connect with Ethan Omukhango
Learn more about Ethan’s author journey and his place within the MABB Ruby publishing community.
RUBY
AUTHOR
A Young Voice Teaching the Value of Time
Gabriella’s publishing journey reminds children that time is not merely something to spend, but a gift to steward. Her writing brings faith, imagination and practical learning together.
Who is Gabriella Omukhango?
Gabriella Omukhango is a young author in the MABB Ruby 2023 cohort. Her book, Time is a Gift from God, helps young readers understand time through a faith-filled lens.
Her work is useful for children, families, schools, Sunday school classes and discipleship communities teaching children responsibility, purpose and stewardship.
Published Work
Explore Gabriella’s book from the MABB Ruby 2023 portfolio.
Time is a Gift from God
A faith-centred children’s book that helps young readers understand time as a gift to be received, valued and stewarded.
View Book →Connect with Gabriella Omukhango
Learn more about Gabriella’s author journey and her place within the MABB Ruby publishing community.
RUBY
AUTHOR
A Teen Voice Calling Others to Dream and Act
Adnah’s publishing journey shows that teenagers can write with clarity, purpose and practical wisdom. Her work encourages young readers to think, plan, grow and take intentional steps towards their goals.
Who is Adnah McKenna?
Adnah McKenna is a teen author in the MABB Ruby 2023 cohort. Her book, Conceive Achieve for Teens, helps teenagers reflect on dreams, discipline, growth and purposeful action.
Her work is useful for teenagers, families, mentors, schools and youth discipleship spaces that want young people to grow in vision and responsibility.
Published Work
Explore Adnah’s book from the MABB Ruby 2023 portfolio.
Conceive Achieve for Teens
A purpose-driven book for teenagers learning to conceive meaningful dreams, develop focus and take intentional steps towards achievement.
View Book →Connect with Adnah McKenna
Learn more about Adnah’s author journey and her place within the MABB Ruby publishing community.
MABB Oriental 2024
Welcome to MABB Oriental 2024, a children’s and teens publishing cohort featuring kids and teens. This cohort celebrates creativity, family, faith, courage, storytelling, purposeful growth and the joy of young voices becoming published authors.
Nine young authors. Ten books. Many bright voices.
MABB Oriental 2024 widened the children’s and teens publishing table by giving more young authors room to write, publish and share their stories. From cooking and faith lessons to friendship, courage, adventure, African virtue stories and purposeful teen growth, this cohort reflects the richness of young imagination when guided with mentorship and encouragement.
Crystal Wairimu
Audrey Spaulding
Adnah McKenna
Meet More Oriental Authors
I’m Ethan Omukhango,
Young Author & Creative Cook.
ORIENTAL
AUTHOR
A Young Author at the Table of Faith and Family
Ethan’s author journey shows that children can transform everyday interests, such as cooking and play, into published work that teaches values, responsibility and faith.
Who is Ethan Omukhango?
Ethan Omukhango is a young author in the MABB Oriental 2024 cohort. His featured books bring together food, family, biblical reflection and moral lessons for children.
His work is useful for families, schools, Sunday school classes and children’s reading communities.
Published Works
Explore Ethan’s two books from the MABB Oriental 2024 portfolio.
Hey! I am Chef Ethan
A cheerful children’s book celebrating cooking, confidence, family and creativity.
View Book →Too Close for Comfort
A children’s story on the danger of playing with sin and the importance of wise choices.
View Book →Connect with Ethan Omukhango
Learn more about Ethan’s author journey and his place within the MABB Oriental publishing community.
I’m Gabriella Omukhango,
Young Author & Storyteller.
ORIENTAL
AUTHOR
A Young Voice Teaching Faithful Friendship
Gabriella’s story reminds children that friendship, care and faithfulness are gifts worth nurturing.
Who is Gabriella Omukhango?
Gabriella Omukhango is a young author in the MABB Oriental 2024 cohort. Her work encourages children to think about loyalty, kindness and the beauty of faithful relationships.
Her story is useful for children’s reading, family discussions and values-based learning.
Published Work
Explore Gabriella’s book from the MABB Oriental 2024 portfolio.
The Faithful Friend
A children’s story about friendship, faithfulness and the beauty of caring for others.
View Book →Connect with Gabriella Omukhango
Learn more about Gabriella’s author journey and her place within the MABB Oriental publishing community.
I’m Adorah Odhiambo,
Young Author & Friendship Voice.
ORIENTAL
AUTHOR
A Young Author Celebrating Friendship
Adorah’s author journey reflects the joy of children writing from the world of school, friendship and everyday life.
Who is Adorah Odhiambo?
Adorah Odhiambo is a young author in the MABB Oriental 2024 cohort. Her story encourages children to value faithful and kind friendships.
Her work is useful for children, families and reading programmes that encourage positive relationships.
Published Work
Explore Adorah’s book from the MABB Oriental 2024 portfolio.
Connect with Adorah Odhiambo
Learn more about Adorah’s author journey and her place within the MABB Oriental publishing community.
I’m Bernice Odhiambo,
Young Author & Courage Voice.
ORIENTAL
AUTHOR
A Young Author Writing Courage into Change
Bernice’s story reminds children that change can be faced with courage, hope and steady growth.
Who is Bernice Odhiambo?
Bernice Odhiambo is a young author in the MABB Oriental 2024 cohort. Her story explores the experience of moving into a new season.
Her work is useful for children navigating school transitions, new environments and personal courage.
Published Work
Explore Bernice’s book from the MABB Oriental 2024 portfolio.
Summer’s Big Move
A children’s story about courage, transition and facing a new beginning.
View Book →Connect with Bernice Odhiambo
Learn more about Bernice’s author journey and her place within the MABB Oriental publishing community.
I’m Blessing Ongeri,
Young Author & Storyteller.
ORIENTAL
AUTHOR
A Young Voice in the Oriental Cohort
Blessing’s author journey is part of the wider MABB vision of helping children read, write and publish with confidence.
Who is Blessing Ongeri?
Blessing Ongeri is a young author in the MABB Oriental 2024 cohort.
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Connect with Blessing Ongeri
Learn more about Blessing’s author journey and her place within the MABB Oriental publishing community.
I’m Amani Muringi,
Young Author & Storyteller.
ORIENTAL
AUTHOR
A Young Voice in the Oriental Cohort
Amani’s author journey is part of MABB’s commitment to helping children grow as readers, writers and published voices.
Who is Amani Muringi?
Amani Muringi is a young author in the MABB Oriental 2024 cohort.
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Learn more about Amani’s author journey and her place within the MABB Oriental publishing community.
I’m Crystal Wairimu,
Young Author & Virtue Storyteller.
ORIENTAL
AUTHOR
A Young Author Sharing African Virtue Stories
Crystal’s book celebrates African storytelling and values that can shape young hearts and minds.
Who is Crystal Wairimu?
Crystal Wairimu is a young author in the MABB Oriental 2024 cohort. Her work focuses on virtue stories for children.
Her book is useful for families, schools and children’s reading programmes that value African stories and character formation.
Published Work
Explore Crystal’s book from the MABB Oriental 2024 portfolio.
Around Africa
A children’s book of virtue stories celebrating African identity, values and imagination.
View Book →Connect with Crystal Wairimu
Learn more about Crystal’s author journey and her place within the MABB Oriental publishing community.
I’m Audrey Spaulding,
Young Author & Courage Storyteller.
ORIENTAL
AUTHOR
A Young Author Writing Stories of Courage and Family
Audrey’s book reflects the power of stories to teach love, courage, family care and hope.
Who is Audrey Spaulding?
Audrey Spaulding is a young author in the MABB Oriental 2024 cohort. Her story celebrates courage, love and family.
Her work is useful for children and families who enjoy gentle stories with emotional warmth and meaningful lessons.
Published Work
Explore Audrey’s book from the MABB Oriental 2024 portfolio.
Connect with Audrey Spaulding
Learn more about Audrey’s author journey and her place within the MABB Oriental publishing community.
I’m Adnah McKenna,
Teen Author & Purpose Voice.
ORIENTAL
AUTHOR
A Teen Voice Calling Young People to Dream and Act
Adnah’s author journey shows that teenagers can write with clarity, purpose and practical wisdom. Her work encourages young readers to think, plan, grow and take intentional steps towards their goals.
Who is Adnah McKenna?
Adnah McKenna is a teen author connected to the Mama Africa Book Box publishing movement. Her book, Conceive Achieve for Teens, speaks to young people who are learning to shape their dreams, organise their thoughts and pursue meaningful achievement.
Her work is useful for teenagers, families, mentors, schools and youth discipleship spaces that want young people to grow in vision, responsibility and purposeful action.
Published Work
Explore Adnah’s book from the MABB Oriental 2024 portfolio.
Teen Growth Book
Conceive Achieve for Teens
A purpose-driven book for teenagers learning to conceive meaningful dreams, develop focus and take intentional steps towards achievement.
View Book →Connect with Adnah McKenna
Learn more about Adnah’s author journey and her place within the MABB Oriental publishing community.
MABB Jasper 2025
Welcome to MABB Jasper 2025, a warm children’s and teens publishing cohort featuring Gabriella Omukhango, Ethan Omukhango and Adnah McKenna. This cohort celebrates faith, creativity, discipline, family, imagination and the joy of young voices growing through Christian literature.
Three young authors. Three books. One Jasper voice.
MABB Jasper 2025 brings together young writers whose books speak to faith, choices, purpose and everyday learning. From children’s storytelling to teen growth, this cohort reflects the beauty of young authors using their gifts to inspire other young readers.
Meet the Jasper Authors
MABB KDP Kids Sapphire 2025
Welcome to MABB Kabubbu Primary Uganda Sapphire 2025, a children’s publishing cohort featuring eight young writers from Kabubbu Development Project. This cohort celebrates faith, imagination, courage, story ownership and the joy of children becoming published authors.
Eight children. Eight books. One Sapphire voice.
The Kabubbu Primary Uganda Sapphire cohort carries stories of faith, courage, humour, wisdom, hope and transformation. These young writers represent a growing movement of children learning that their stories can encourage readers, strengthen confidence and honour God through literature.
Author-Shadowing Journey
Helping young writers grow beyond launch into confident authorship.
Uganda Sapphire
Children writing from Kabubbu Primary School with stories shaped by faith and purpose.
Eight Young Authors
Each child has one featured book in the cohort portfolio.
Meet the KDP Kids Sapphire Authors
MABB Trust High Teens Sapphire 2025
Welcome to MABB Trust High Sapphire 2025, a writing and publishing cohort featuring three published works by seven young authors from Trust High. This cohort celebrates resilience, courage, identity, village life, responsibility, teamwork and the determination of young voices rising through Christian literature.
Three books. Seven young authors. One Sapphire voice.
MABB Trust High Sapphire 2025 brings together individual and collaborative young authors.
Three Published Works
A focused cohort portfolio with individual and group-authored books.
Seven Young Authors
Students writing with courage, teamwork, purpose and hope.
Trust High Sapphire
A Sapphire cohort shaped by resilience, identity and growth.
Meet the Trust High Teens Sapphire Authors
MABB Diamond 2026
Welcome to MABB Diamond 2026, a kids and teens publishing cohort featuring Ethan Omukhango, Gabriella Omukhango, Nikiwe Kahangirwe, Imani Kahangirwe, Christine Mwebesa, Jeremiah Sethoga, Sherlyn Mutuku, Adnah McKenna and Chrystal Hera. This cohort celebrates clarity, brilliance, discipline, creativity, faith and the joy of young voices becoming published authors.
Nine kids and teens. Nine voices. Many brilliant stories.
MABB Diamond 2026 brings together a bright group of young writers whose stories represent courage, creativity, faith, family, growth and purpose. The Diamond cohort reflects the beauty of polished young voices learning to write, publish and impact other children and teens through Christian literature.
Nine Young Authors
Kids and teens growing through mentorship, writing and publishing.
Diamond Cohort
A diamond identity for polished young voices.
MABB Publishing Family
Raising children and teens who read, write, publish and lead with purpose.
Meet the Diamond Authors
MABB Chariots for Hope Sapphire 2026
Welcome to MABB Chariots for Hope Sapphire 2026, a children’s writing and publishing cohort featuring eleven young authors whose stories carry courage, faith, hope, family, responsibility, compassion and resilience. This cohort celebrates children writing for children and using Christian literature to speak life into real experiences.
Eleven children. Eleven books. One hopeful Sapphire voice.
Each author’s portfolio is a testimony that children can write meaningful stories when given mentorship, structure and encouragement.
Eleven Young Authors
Children growing through writing, mentorship and publishing.
Sapphire Cohort
A blue, hopeful and polished publishing identity for young voices.
Chariots for Hope
A cohort shaped by courage, hope, faith and the power of children’s stories.
Maithya Susan
Joseph and His Sister Mary
Brian Muthoni
My Memorable Season