Akan Books

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Who is Akan Books and what genre of books do they publish?

Akan Books is an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers led by June Sarpong, accepting submissions from underrepresented groups in the UK (especially ethnic minority backgrounds, those who identify as working class and those with a disability).

Genre: Genre fiction, including crime, thriller, psychological suspense, romance, historical, contemporary/book club and family drama. For nonfiction, the accept self-help, smart thinking, memoir and parenting.

Word count: Not stated.

Is Akan Books accepting submissions at the moment?

If you’d like to know if Akan Books is accepting manuscript submissions in March 2026, please head over to my publishers page where you can view publishers by genre or location.