I’m Kweku Ackom-Mensah, but you can call me Uncle Kweks. I’m an independent children’s author and spoken word poet, bringing bars to the world of kids storytelling. Uncle Kweks books are inspired by my love of Hip-Hop, Grime and spoken word.

Originally from Sheffield and now living in East London, I began writing books for my two nephews, Hugo and Xander, during lockdown (hence ‘Uncle Kweks’). I wrote my first book, The Dragon and The Whale (illustrated by the insanely talented Viki Edgar-Hughes), when then three year old, Hugo, picked his two favourite toys and asked me to create a story about them. You can listen to the audiobook for free here.

A portion of all profits from my first four books is donated to The Snowdrop Foundation, an organisation doing incredible work to support the families of children with neuro-developmental conditions.