Sarah has the key to writing

We might have had ambitions to write a book or two and host our own exclusive book launch events when we were younger, but then we woke up, we grew up, and well, those dreams began to slowly fade away .

Not so for Sarah Kittoe, an exceptional 11-year-old author, captivating readers once again with her latest release, Ama and the Lost Key.

Launched at her book launch event at Croydon Library last month, the new book marks her fourth foray into storytelling, following the success of her first three books: The Friendship Club, Sarah Kittoe’s Coloring Book and Lindsey and the Blue Fox.

In Ama and the Lost Key, Kittoe takes readers on a thrilling journey beneath the dry, orange, dusty sands of Ghana, where a shiny key is discovered lost in the shadows.

The story follows Ama, a young and adventurous girl with love and fire in her heart, as she embarks on a quest to uncover the secrets held by this mysterious key.

Promising unimaginable wealth, the key holds the potential to change Ama’s life forever. But as she delves into the mystery, Ama learns valuable lessons about the power of unity in the land of gold.

Born with a natural talent for storytelling, Kittoe has been weaving enchanting tales from an early age.

Supported by her wonderful parents, Nozipho and Albert, who encourage her to pursue her dreams, and guided by Daniella Blechner, Book Journey mentor and founder of Conscious Dreams Publishing, as well as her younger sister, Mary, to raise her, Kittoe has a great team around her. . She continues to inspire with her creativity and ambition.

In addition to her literary pursuits, Kittoe is deeply committed to her community, demonstrating a warm spirit of compassion and altruism.

All the money she makes from sales of her books goes to charities such as Centrepoint and the Wednesday Club at West Croydon Methodist Church, which help homeless people in Croydon.

Despite her young age, Kittoe has already made significant progress in both her literary career and her philanthropic endeavors. In addition to writing captivating stories, she embarked on a fundraising initiative to renovate the library at St. Paul’s Basic School in Tema, Ghana.

Through her actions, Kittoe exemplifies the power of youth and the importance of giving back to the community.

As she continues to make her mark in the literary world, she is an inspirational figure for aspiring authors and young people everywhere.

“I am a creative and ambitious young black woman with many ideas about my future,” says Kittoe.

“I’m interested in arts and crafts, design, music, gymnastics, sports and food.”

Her dedication to her craft, coupled with her unwavering commitment to making a positive impact, serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for generations to come.

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