Zeitz MOCAA turned African stories into an illustrated children’s series

THE STORY, IN BRIEF

Zeitz MOCAA announced its first children’s book series, The Stories that Ran Away, in July 2024. Written by Meridian Berndt and illustrated by Jax Lamb, Berndt, Jill Joubert and Mandy Wamono, the four books grew from the museum’s earlier child-centred exhibition. The museum described the project as a way to connect African creation stories, visual art and learning, extending its educational work beyond the galleries.

Summarised from Zeitz MOCAA. This is the institution’s own announcement. It is not independent reporting.