E-books by Ben Orjih
Stories that feel like home.
Warm, joyful books rooted in African tradition, for little ones at bedtime, curious kids, thoughtful teens and grown-ups.
We promote literacy, one story at a time.
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Our mission
We promote literacy.
Every Ben's Books title is written to help a child learn to read, and then keep reading. Short songs for the first words, short chapters for the first solo reads, plays for the first time a teenager reads out loud.
Bring reading to your school →Read aloud together
Every story is written to be read out loud, so listening counts as reading.
A book for every stage
First words at 2, first chapter books at 9, first plays at 14.
Schools and libraries
Author visits and bulk copies that put books in more hands.
About Ben Orjih
Ben Orjih writes stories that carry the warmth, humor and wisdom of the village into homes everywhere. From first songs for toddlers to stage plays for teens, his books help families read, laugh and talk together.
Read Ben's story →Loved by families
My daughter asks for Anne every single night. She finally isn't nervous about school.
The King had my 10-year-old hooked from the first chapter and talking about it at dinner.
We read The Regent of Ede in our homeschool group. The study questions are wonderful.