10-Year-Old Author's Magical Timekeeper Series

0:00On March 8th, a ten-year-old girl from London named Hepsubah Akanwale has made history with her debut novel, Chronicles of the Timekeeper. Feeling underrepresented in library books growing up, she wrote the story herself, featuring a main character with her own unique name to help others. Learn it. Clocking in at over 58,000 words, it earned her the record for the longest fiction book by a child author back on September 21st, 2023. The tale dives into a magical realm where dreams blend with real life, following a character inspired by Hepsubah on epic adventures. She poured her heart into expanding the story without aiming for any prize, which made the achievement even sweeter when it came. Hepsubah share her excitement about inspiring kids everywhere to chase big dreams. She showcased her book at the famous Leidenhall Market through a youth pop-up event, connecting with shoppers and tourists. Her success landed her the next generation award at the Forbes Women Africa Awards in

1:002025 and Kid Prenuer of the Year at the West London. Business awards in 2026. Looking ahead, she's planning more installments in the Timekeeper series, plus turning it into an animated show. She's also launching her no-approval needed line, with mugs and t-shirts celebrating diverse characters to make black, Asian, and minority ethnic. Girls feel seen and valued. This young trailblazer shows no signs of slowing down, proving that passion and creativity can rewrite the rules early on.