Independent Sierra Leonean publishing house

Publishing stories and ideas from Sierra Leone to the world.

Leone Connect Publishing develops substantial ideas, original voices and imaginative work with the editorial care, design quality and long-term vision needed to reach readers everywhere.

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Discover books rooted in Sierra Leone.

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Leone Connect is open

One platform. Three ways to begin.

Discover books, authors and audio from Sierra Leone—or build a trusted author presence of your own.

For readers

Find books worth carrying with you.

Explore Sierra Leonean books, meet the people behind them and keep a private reading life on your own device.

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For authors

Build a professional home for your work.

Present your biography, books and professional links, then propose updates through a protected author workspace.

Profiles and proposals are reviewed before anything becomes public.

For listeners

Carry Sierra Leonean stories with you.

Discover podcasts and verified author audio, then keep listening activity, bookmarks and notes in your private library.

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Rooted in Sierra Leone. Connected to the world.Every public record keeps authorship, publishing responsibility and permissions visible.
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Go beyond the book.

Meet the writers behind the work, then continue into the books, conversations, context and ideas that surround them.

Books and editions

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The Leone Connect Journal

Read the ideas around the books.

Continue with interviews, essays, excerpts and publishing perspectives selected for thoughtful reading.

  1. Leone Connect is open: discover Sierra Leonean books, writers and publishing pathways

    Leone Connect brings Sierra Leonean books, writers and publishers into one trusted discovery platform—with private reader tools and…

  2. From Sierra Leone to the World: Why Our Stories Matter

    A publishing mission rooted in Sierra Leonean specificity, editorial care and global ambition.

One trusted place to discover Sierra Leonean publishing. Browse public, first-party routes without losing the author or book that began the journey.

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Our publishing programme

One house. Many forms of expression.

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Nonfiction, ideas & education

Serious, accessible books that clarify experience, preserve knowledge and move public conversation forward.

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Fiction & literature

Distinctive novels and short-form writing with emotional reach, cultural depth and lasting literary value.

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Poetry & young readers

Language-rich work for every generation, from compelling poetry to imaginative books for children.

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Entertainment & media

Story-led projects shaped for performance, screen, audio and new forms of cultural expression.

Rights & partnerships

Publishing beyond the first edition.

We build rights, licensing and institutional partnerships into the publishing process so strong work can reach readers across formats, territories and generations.

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One publishing house, connected pathways

Move directly from professional services, books and contributors to the Journal, practical resources, submissions, rights and media information.

An open book connecting print, author identity, editorial development and audio publishing.

Publishing services

Explore professional support across planning, editing, design, production, distribution preparation and rights.

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Authors & creators

Meet the people behind Leone Connect titles and ideas through verified professional profiles.

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Journal

Read the Leone Connect Journal: considered essays, interviews, excerpts and practical publishing perspectives.

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Learning resources

Use substantive reading, discussion and classroom guides linked to approved public records.

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Manuscript submissions

Review the intake requirements, editorial boundaries and secure submission pathway.

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Rights & permissions

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Media Centre

Find verified publisher facts, approved assets and the secure route for media requests.

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