About us
We’re on a Mission to Enrich Young Minds

At ZULA, we nurture agency and self-confidence in every child. Our books and multimedia content inspire children to recognize their unique strengths, embrace challenges, and develop the skills needed to thrive in an ever-changing world.

ZULA is dedicated to nurturing empathy, understanding, and acceptance in young readers. Our carefully curated, diverse library features stories that celebrate a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, encouraging children to connect with and appreciate the world around them.

ZULA Character: Lui
ZULA Character: Zui and friends
ZULA is dedicated to nurturing empathy, understanding, and acceptance in young readers. Our carefully curated, diverse library features stories that celebrate a wide range of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, encouraging children to connect with and appreciate the world around them.

Our Stories

ZULA is more than just a digital library for kids and parents—it's inspired by an African girl’s name meaning 'great, forward-thinking, and brilliant.' Through our unique characters and an extensive collection of children’s books that showcase diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, we strive to empower young readers and create meaningful connections for both children and adults.

At its core, ZULA is driven by the passionate belief that every child deserves access to empowering stories. We are committed to fostering a more inclusive society by promoting understanding, empathy, and acceptance, while celebrating the richness of our global heritage.

The ZULA core team

Our Goal

Our goal is to become the world’s leading producer of diverse and inclusive educational content for children, providing stories that inspire empathy, foster understanding, and shape a brighter future.

This is more than a vision. it’s the roadmap guiding us as we empower young minds and celebrate differences.

ZULA is not just a library; it’s a community-driven ecosystem. We welcome authors, illustrators, creators, and parents to collaborate with us in building a rich, diverse collection of children’s literature.

Join us

Join us on this exciting journey as we work towards creating a more inclusive world, one book at a time!

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ZULA Character: Alu
Meet the ZULA Team

Meet the passionate individuals behind ZULA who are dedicated to making a difference in children's lives through the power of inclusive storytelling.

Alain Missala

MD & Partnerships
Father & Migrant
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Janine Heinrich

MD & Business Development
Migrant
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Ansumana Darboe

Tech Lead
Father & Migrant
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Guelang Choi

Design Lead
Kid's Illustrator & Migrant
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Naimmy Runge

Non-profit MD & DEI Lead
Social Worker & Migrant
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Selin Südemer

Marketing & Communications Lead
Teacher & 2nd Generation Migrant
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Tobi Ibikunle

Product Lead
Tutor & Migrant
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Meet our board members

Meet the passionate individuals behind ZULA who are dedicated to making a difference in children's lives through the power of inclusive storytelling.

Gertraud Unger

Sales Strategist
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Chantal-Fluer Sandjon

Literacy Advisor
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