Gazing In Publishing, LLC

Shango's Son

Shango's Son is a short story based on ancient African knowledge (Yoruba Ifa). Shango and Oya have a son who becomes Shango's companion and protector. The son has amazing abilities that help Shango succeed.The story, the colorful imagery, and even some African Yoruba vocabulary will enrich young and older readers alike.This is the first book in the “Yoruba Orisa Children’s Series.”For more information see the author's site, or sales above.

obatala's Daughter Discovers True Friends

This colorful children’s picture book is based on the ancient stories of the West African Yoruba people.Obatala encourages his daughter Kemi to look for friends with good character. She has an exciting journey in which she learns that being superficial can bring trouble. However, with clarity and courage Kemi finds joy at last.This is the second book in the “Yoruba Orisa Children’s Series.”For more information see the author's site, or sales above.

oshun's Flow

Oshun makes the water flow. The water makes everything grow! For this flow, Oshun needs respect and thanksgiving. The people of Osogbo remember this, but some people in the world do not. So can the water still flow everywhere?Find out how the children of Osogbo help Oshun, the water, and the world. Oshun (Ọ̀ṣun) is the West African Yoruba Goddess of fresh water and life. All the books in the ‘Yoruba Orisa Children’s Series’ come from the ancient sacred stories of Odu Orisa / Ifa!“Oshun’s Flow” helps readers appreciate African culture AND the environment!This is the third book in the “Yoruba Orisa Children’s Series.”For more information see the author's site, or sales above.

Aje's Ways (to Money)

On sale: November 18, 2025!Aje (Ah-jay) is the Goddess (Orisa), and blessing of money. Segun wants her help! While he wins any contest, he is usually at a loss for money—cowrie shells. Aje (Ajé) guides his schoolmate Fola, a teacher, and friends from the series’ other books, to reveal Aje's ways!“Aje's Ways (to Money)” helps children and adults appreciate African culture and timeless concepts of money!All the picture books in the Yoruba Orisa Children’s Series are inspired by the ancient sacred texts of Odu Orisa / Ifa. This is the fourth book.For more information see the author's site for more information, or sales above.

Publishing Director

Natalie Washington-Weik, PhD is the Senior Publishing Director of Gazing In Publishing, LLC.She supervises the acquisition, publishing, and circulation of our book projects. She enjoys coordinating our many talented people. Dr. Washington-Weik came to Gazing In Publishing, LLC in 2011 because she saw the unique and dire need in the marketplace for trade books that positively depict African-related ideas.She has made a career of encouraging a general awareness that: Africa is great! Prior to taking this position, Dr. Washington-Weik was a professor. She taught over a thousand students African, African-American, and Medical Histories. Past employers include: University of South Carolina, Benedict College, and Midlands Technical College.Dr. Washington-Weik has a PhD and an MA in African History, from the University of Texas at Austin (UT, 2009), and the University of Florida (UF, 2002) respectively. She has a BA in Legal Communications from Howard University (HU, 1997, minor African-American Studies).Dr. Natalie Washington-Weik lives in Columbia, SC and is a native of Philadelphia, PA. She also is a consultant. You may contact her by messaging her on this site.

Author and illustrators

Dr. Winmiláwẹ̀ is a bestselling author, PhD in African History, healer, and longtime Yorùbá-Orisa Ọ̀ṣun priestess (an Ìyálòrìṣà). See her website: http://www.winmilawe.comSadiq Olajide is an illustrator, musician, and dance artist. He is Yorùbá, and lives in Ọ̀ṣun’ṣ city of Òṣogbo, Nigeria. Contact: olajide.sadiq [at] yahoo [dot] co.ukVirgo Evans is an illustrator, visual artist, clothing designer, teacher, wife, and Yorùbá-Orisa initiate of Ọbàtálá. Contact: soulchildclothing [at] yahoo [dot] comTewodross Melchishua is a professor at Bowie State University in Maryland, visual artist, award winning animator, filmmaker, designer, curator and creative consultant. See his website:
http://www.visualjazzmedia.net/We appreciate all of the external editors, image makers, designers, printers, and other publishing professionals we work with!