PUBLISHING
Watawa Wa taa

How do you bring together deeply personal stories from multiple countries, languages, and contributors into one cohesive publication while preserving the integrity and spirit of each voice?

That was the challenge behind Living Ancestors, a multi-language publication developed through the Watawa wa Taa initiative in Nairobi, Kenya. The project was created to document and celebrate the lives, leadership, and lived experiences of Catholic Sisters serving communities across Africa.

Dreamcolor Creative Studio managed the publication process across multiple editions, helping shape a large collection of stories into an organized, accessible, and visually consistent reading experience.

The work involved coordinating contributor content, working alongside translators, and developing an inspiring cultural design while preparing English and French editions of the publication. Each version required careful attention to visual aesthetic, layout flow, readability, and overall cohesion, particularly as translated text expanded or shifted across languages.

Our role spanned design concept, formatting support, and preparation for print and digital distribution, and the creation of web-based flipbooks designed to improve accessibility and ease of sharing across devices and regions.

• See the Volume 1 digital flipbook online.
• Learn more about Watawa Wa taa.
  

The final publication now exists in multiple language editions and formats, helping preserve and share the stories of women religious whose faith, leadership, and service continue to shape communities across Africa and the broader diaspora.

If your work involves multiple pieces, voices, or moving parts, we’d be glad to support the process.

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