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René Guillot

    January 24, 1900 – March 26, 1969

    René Guillot was an author whose life and travels in French Africa profoundly shaped his writing, which predominantly catered to young readers. His extensive body of work, drawing heavily from his over two decades spent teaching on the continent, has been celebrated globally through translations and inclusion in school curricula worldwide. Guillot's narratives capture a unique perspective on Africa and its people, leaving a distinctive mark on children's literature.

    René Guillot
    Tom-toms in Kotokro
    Sirga, Queen of the African Bush
    Nicolette and the Mill
    The New Encyclopedia for the Younger Generation
    Grishka and the Bear
    Mokokambo: the Lost Land