Ken Wilson-Max

Ken Wilson-Max is an award-winning author, illustrator and publisher of children’s books. He was born and raised in Zimbabwe. He trained to be a graphic designer in Zimbabwe before coming to the UK. He now lives in London. In 2020 his book, Astro Girl, won the STEAM award for early years picture books. Where’s Lenny? was listed in 50 Best Culturally Diverse Children’s Books by The Guardian and Max Paints the House is listed in 150 Important Children’s Books by the African American Literature Book Club. Ken has over 70 children’s books published by over 15 international publishers in many languages worldwide.

African Stories: Once Upon a Leopard

Inspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out WHY Leopard has spots! Once upon a time, Leopard didn't have a wonderfully spotty coat. Until…

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African Stories: Once Upon a Hyena

Inspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out WHY Hyena laughs. Once upon a time, Hyena wasn't always full of laughter. Until she came…

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African Stories: Once Upon a Buffalo

Inspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out WHY Buffalo has horns! Once upon a time, Buffalo didn't have big, curly horns! He had…

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African Stories: Once Upon a Chameleon

Inspired by traditional animal stories from Africa, find out WHY Chameleon changes colour! Once upon a time, Chameleon didn't change colour. She was just another…