At Spears Media Press, we have always believed that stories are the heartbeat of human understanding. For years, our flagship imprint, Spears Books, has been a proud home for African and Africana worldviews—amplifying voices that have too often been marginalized and ensuring our heritage is preserved with rigor and pride.
Today, we are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in our journey as a publisher. To meet the growing demand from a wide range of talented authors across all disciplines, we are officially launching a second imprint: Maple Books.
Why Maple Books?
As our publishing family has grown, so has the diversity of the manuscripts reaching our desk. While Spears Books will remain our dedicated home for African-centered narratives, Maple Books is our new “universal umbrella.” It is designed for authors whose work—whether in business, self-help, general fiction, or the arts—aims to inform, entertain, and inspire a borderless global audience.
What Stays the Same?
While the labels on the spine may differ, the “Spears Standard” remains unchanged. Every title published under Maple Books will receive the same:
- Expert Partnership: A collaborative publishing model where authors retain their rights.
- Editorial Rigor: High-standard peer review and professional design.
- Global Reach: Distribution to over 39,000 wholesalers and retailers worldwide.
Join Us on this New Chapter
Whether you are a longtime reader of our African titles or a writer with a universal story to tell, there is now a dedicated place for you within our press. We invite you to explore our 2026 catalogue and consider Maple Books for your next project.
Together, we aren’t just publishing books; we are bridging the gap between inspired ideas and the global marketplace.
