What we publish.
Sankofa is a selective independent publishing house centered on Africa, the Caribbean and the global African diaspora. We publish books that meaningfully engage their histories, cultures, experiences, ideas or audiences.
A book does not need to be about Africa to belong on our list. If it speaks to these communities, or from them, we want to read it.
Fiction and nonfiction.
- Literary and commercial fiction
- Mystery and thriller
- Supernatural and speculative fiction
- Fantasy and science fiction
- Historical fiction
- Romance and young adult
- Memoir and biography
- History and culture
- Social commentary and critical thought
- Business, leadership and personal development
- Narrative nonfiction
- Scholarship, African, Caribbean and diaspora studies
- Social sciences
What we do not publish.
- Purely doctrinal religious instruction or proselytizing
- Hate speech or dehumanizing content, or works principally attacking protected groups
- Defamatory material without support
- Plagiarized or unlawfully reproduced work
- Exploitative material involving minors, or other unlawful content
- Rights problems Sankofa cannot reasonably resolve
Works that engage religion through history, culture, scholarship or critical thought can fit our list. Purely doctrinal instruction or proselytizing does not.
AI-assisted work.
Work that involves AI is not automatically excluded. If AI played a material role in your book, you tell us when you submit. You remain responsible for originality, accuracy, copyright, permissions, factual claims, creative decisions and legal compliance.
Does your book belong here?
Tell us about it. Submission is free, and you will receive a written response.