Our Story
Upendo Books Ltd is a media company and publisher based in the marvellous city of Toronto. We produce visual, audio, and written work from diverse creatives. Our focus remains on amplifying the voices that have historically been ignored by various creative industries. All of us are grateful that our work continues to touch those around the world. We are taking imperfect steps to build on the successes of our best sellers and expanding our breadth of projects based on requests from various venerated museums.
OUR FOUNDER
Njoroge Mungai loves stories as well as anything that involves creativity.
He began writing his own tales at 8 years old and has not looked back.
Njoroge was inspired to start Upendo Books Ltd. after noticing the lack of diversity and inclusion in the publishing space.
After reading disheartening reports on diversity written by the Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC ) and the School Library Journal, he decided that something needed to be done. Upendo Books Ltd. is the result.
The passion that he has to help others from culturally rich communities that are struggling to reach their audiences is shared by all of us at Upendo Books Ltd.
To give creatives more opportunities for exposure, Njoroge also started a podcast called Diversity and Inclusion. Player FM rated it as one of the best shows in the Diversity and Inclusion space.
He would love for you to listen, rate, and provide feedback.
If you are a creative from a diverse community and want to be featured on his popular podcast, feel free to reach out to him at: njoroge@upendobooks.com.
OUR CULTURE
Here at Upendo Books Ltd., we value passion, integrity, creativity, tenacity, vision, EMPATHY, drive, and humility.
Our core belief is that we are here to serve others by offering our unique talents. We partner with others that embrace this tenant. Those working on projects at Upendo Books Ltd face all challenges with optimism, humour and resolute ACTION.
In our experience, a measured approach and consist effort results in success.
We look forward to either seeing you at an event led by Upendo Books Ltd or receiving a message from you.
OUR CREATIVITY
We want to encourage you to release your creative gifts into the UNIVERSE.
Commit to your craft and share your efforts with the public. As time passes, you will hone your gifts and reap the rewards of your hard work. Persistence will separate you from those that coast on their talents.
Keep your head down and finish the projects that you start.
Be generous with your time.
Help others reach their beyond their potential.
We believe that every project that our team at Upendo Books Ltd. undertakes contributes to the lexicon of conscientious creativity.
Our promise is to offer creative work that delights your imagination and uplifts your soul.