BOOK LAUNCH
حين يكتمل القمر
When the Moon Becomes Full
At Agafay Books, we publish books that are real and speak about Moroccan reality, so that every child and young adult can find themselves in what they read
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Why "Agafay"?
Agafay Books takes its name from the Agafay Desert, near Marrakech: a vast, open landscape, like a child’s imagination. Each of our books is a journey that invites young readers to discover new ideas, embrace their cultural identity and stay curious about the world around them.
Our Mission
Empowering Children Through Cultural Pride and Curiosity
OUR VISION
Nurturing Global Citizens Rooted in Heritage
Our Core Values
Cultivating Cultural Pride and Curiosity in the Next Generation
Our Vision:
We envision a world where children grow up confident in their cultural identity while embracing diverse global perspectives. By celebrating our heritage, we empower young readers to think critically, solve problems creatively, and act responsibly in their communities. Our stories inspire children to connect deeply with their roots while preparing them to thrive in an interconnected world.
Our Mission:
At Agafay Books, we help children develop a strong sense of Moroccan identity by celebrating the nation’s rich Afro-Amazigh and Arab heritage while fostering connections to the wider world. Through engaging stories, we inspire cultural pride and nurture curiosity, helping children develop self-awareness, empathy, and a sense of belonging. We equip young readers with emotional intelligence and critical thinking skills to navigate the modern world with confidence, compassion, and a deep understanding of their heritage.
Our Core Values:
We honour Morocco’s cultural richness, with its Amazigh, Arab and African roots. Our books are published in French, Arabic and English, and in Tamazight where possible, so that readers stay close to their heritage and can speak with the wider world. They are also bridges between generations, giving children and their families a reason to talk about who they are and where they come from.
Curiosity and creativity
We nurture imagination and critical thinking by inviting readers into art, mathematics, nature and history. Our stories help readers adapt to a changing world with confidence, while respecting the traditions and the living world around them.
Emotional intelligence
We help readers recognise and name their emotions, and understand those of others. Through stories that feel true, we encourage empathy, self-reflection and a sense of responsibility towards others.
Nurturing Young Minds in a Digital Age
Screens promise instant answers, but a child’s brain needs more than information. A young mind grows like a garden, watered drop by drop, with time to absorb each one.
At Agafay Books, we choose every title with care: stories rooted in Morocco that help parents and teachers raise resilient children, ready to face the world with curiosity, empathy and confidence.
Morocco's Cultural Legacy
A palm tree stands tall in the desert because its roots reach deep into the ground, far below the sand, to find water. A child grows the same way: the more they know where they come from, the higher they can grow.
At Agafay Books, we gather the stories, the art and the landscapes of Morocco, and offer them to a new generation, so that every child grows up rooted, and ready to stand tall.
Strong in their roots, they will one day help build the land that nourished them.
A Child’s Mind: Let the Desert Bloom
A desert looks empty, but under the sand, seeds are waiting. They need only a little rain to bloom, and then the whole landscape changes.
A child’s mind is like that: full of curiosity, waiting for the right story to wake it.
At Agafay Books, every story we publish is a drop of rain. It falls gently, one idea at a time, and lets wonder, questions and dreams grow.
