10-year-old Hephzibah Akinwale from the UK has made literary history with her record-breaking children’s fiction book, “Chronicles of The Time Keepers: Whisked Away.” Spanning 58,000 words, it surpasses the previous record of 44,000 words.

As the protagonist in this captivating middle-grade adventure, Hephzibah explores a world of mysterious dreams, blurring reality and fantasy. Her achievements promise to inspire creativity in children worldwide and have earned her recognition, including being selected among the top 20 young individuals for a special event by the East Cambridgeshire District Council.

 

Sharing her vibrant life and diverse passions on her website, Hephzibah reflects on her writing journey, which began at age 8, encouraged by her mother, Chika. From gymnastics to chess, she embraces various interests and talents. Her novel, available on platforms like Amazon, showcases the boundless creativity of young minds.

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Hephzibah’s story highlights the transformative power of passion and determination, emphasizing the impact young voices can have. Similarly, twin sisters Jo and Joy Banner have acquired the historic Woodland Plantation in Louisiana, a site significant to their enslaved ancestors and the 1811 Slave Revolt.

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Deeply rooted in their family’s oral traditions, Jo and Joy aim to honor their legacy by transforming the plantation into a community center through their nonprofit organization, The Descendants Project. This initiative not only preserves their family’s history but also addresses environmental justice concerns in their community.