There’s an unmistakable magic in those early childhood experiences—a headlong dive into tales where every word is vivid, every character pulses with life, and the world expands beyond its familiar edges.

Children’s stories offer something extraordinary: they teach us to approach stories with an open heart, rekindling that sense of wonder and hope that adulthood often dims.

These tales remind us that the world is expansive, that hope matters, and that bravery, wit, empathy, and love are vital.

At Yuniya, we craft stories for our younger selves and the adults we’ve become. We reimagine and retell African myths and legends, including tales of shapeshifting hyenas, spirited fairies, and mighty sea gods.

On the surface, these are stories of shapeshifting hyenas, spirited fairies, and mighty sea gods. However, we also explore complex themes like history, climate change, and essential life lessons, offering layers of meaning for readers of all ages.

We invite you to relish these stories and, in reading or listening to them, to imagine.