Liverpool, UK – 23 August 2026 – Young British literary prodigy Destiny Likambi, the world’s youngest author to publish multiple books within five months (Girl), is set to inspire and entertain young readers once again with three exciting new additions to the Destiny Books Series: Leo’s Adventure, Chicky and the Forest Part 2 and Destiny’s Day Out, all scheduled for publication on 26 August 2026.
The three captivating new titles—Leo’s Adventure, Chicky and the Forest Part 2 and Destiny’s Day Out—are the latest additions to the much-loved Destiny Books Series and bring young readers another collection of inspiring, mysterious, and imaginative adventures filled with valuable life lessons, unexpected twists, and surprises.
Destiny made her debut as a published author at the tender age of five and, by the age of eight, had already published nine books. She has now written three new books scheduled for publication on 26 August 2026, continuing an extraordinary journey that began simply with a young child’s love for storytelling and a powerful imagination.
Her literary journey has become an inspiration to children around the world and reflects a message Destiny passionately shares wherever she goes:
“You should always believe in yourself and never give up on your dreams.” — Destiny Likambi
In Leo’s Adventure, readers meet Leo, a curious and adventurous seven-year-old who believes he is brave enough to explore the mysterious Haunted Woods all by himself. But when Leo sneaks away without telling anyone, his exciting journey soon becomes much stranger than he ever imagined. With unexpected encounters, mysterious places and plenty of surprises along the way, what will Leo discover in the Haunted Woods? And will he make it safely back to his nan’s house?
Join Leo on his extraordinary adventure to find out.
Find out more about Leo’s Adventure and pre-order your young one’s copy here:
Chicky and the Forest Part 2 sees Chicky and Destiny return for another fun-filled, mysterious, and exciting adventure. This time, Chicky comes up with a fun shopping challenge, and soon he and Destiny are racing against the clock to see who can win. But what begins as an ordinary day out quickly takes an unexpected turn when they find themselves somewhere strange and unfamiliar.
With danger closing in and no way out, Chicky’s mischievous behaviour might just become their greatest hope. What will Chicky and Destiny discover? Will they find their way back home safely? And who will win the shopping challenge?
Join Chicky and Destiny on another unforgettable adventure to find out.
Find out more about Chicky and the Forest Part 2 and pre-order your young one’s copy here:
In Destiny’s Day Out, Destiny is ready to relax after a tiring day when a mysterious old man suddenly appears at her door with a strange request and a promise of money. Before she knows it, Destiny finds herself on an unexpected journey deep within the woods, where strange animals, mysterious noises and plenty of surprises await her.
Who is the mysterious old man? What will Destiny discover in the forest? And will she ever find her way back home?
Join Destiny on another funny, spooky and exciting adventure to find out.
Find out more about Destiny’s Day Out and pre-order your young one’s copy here:
Destiny’s three new books are another testament to her vivid imagination, growing talent, and passion for storytelling. Beyond entertaining young readers, her books form part of a much bigger mission—to inspire children to believe in themselves, explore their imagination, and recognise that they are incredibly gifted, and never too young to create, write, and share their own stories with the world.
As a young British author from Liverpool, Destiny is passionate about fostering greater diversity in children’s literature and empowering children, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, to recognise their uniqueness and limitless potential. Alongside her siblings, who are also accomplished young authors, she continues to inspire young people to discover the joy of reading, writing, and creative expression.
Destiny and her siblings regularly engage with children through schools, libraries and events, encouraging young people to unlock their creative genius and develop the confidence to pursue their ideas. Through their literacy advocacy and donations of books to schools, libraries and young people, they are also working to make diverse children’s books accessible to children from different backgrounds.
“I love speaking in schools and at events and inspiring young children to write and publish their own books. If I can do it, then they too can do it.” — Destiny Likambi
Destiny’s remarkable literary journey has attracted national and international media attention, including features on CRTV, ITV National News, ITV Granada and BBC Radio Merseyside, among others. Yet at the heart of everything she does remains her desire to use her own journey to show other children what is possible when they believe in themselves and are encouraged to develop their talents.
Her most recent three releases were also accompanied by an inspiring deck of positive affirmation cards, created to instil important life lessons, encourage self-belief and cultivate confidence, and a strong sense of identity in young people.
“I want every child to believe in themselves and know they can achieve anything they dream of. My books and affirmation cards are meant to remind children that they are special, unique, and capable of great things.” — Destiny Likambi
With the release of Leo’s Adventure, Chicky and the Forest Part 2 and Destiny’s Day Out on 26 August 2026, Destiny continues a remarkable literary journey that demonstrates a simple but powerful truth: creativity has no age limit.
Her dream is to inspire children across the globe to write and publish their own books, embrace their imagination and believe wholeheartedly in what they can achieve. Destiny strongly believes that anyone can write a book at any age, and through her own example, she has already inspired many children to explore their creativity and begin writing stories of their own.
As the Destiny Books Series continues to grow, so too does Destiny’s mission to nurture a generation of confident readers, imaginative storytellers and young authors who are empowered to dream big, believe in themselves and unlock their full creative potential.
For more information about Destiny Likambi, the Destiny Books Series, or her forthcoming releases, visit Likambi Global Publishing House.
For media enquiries, please contact Dr Sylvia Forchap-Likambi at forchaps@likambiglobalpublishing.com or forchaps@voiceofnations.org.uk, or call +44 (0) 7539 216072.
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