Why these stories
Each volume matches a stage of growing up.
The author
A life told to help other lives grow.
Kam Ngansoh Gildas trained as a chemical engineer and is an author and volunteer first-aider with the French Red Cross. His journey, from Cameroon to France, turned exile, commitment and rebuilding into material for creation.
KAMStoryTime turns this journey of memory and choices into 18 stories adapted to every age, from 0 to 18: one story for each stage, never rushing the child.
Founder of KAM EMPIRE FACTORY, he builds projects at the crossroads of literature, web development, DevOps and transmission.
The approach
Age-appropriate, respectful, never sensationalist.
Transparency
No fake testimonials, no invented prices or links.
The journey
18 steps, one thread.
From the first look at the world to the choices of adulthood, every age opens a new story. Tap a step to discover the book.
01
0–1 yrs · Safety & sensations
→02Les quatre géants bienveillants
I am safe, surrounded and connected to my roots.
1–2 yrs · Emotions & sharing
→03Le chant du feu de bois
I listen, I recognise voices and loved ones, I take part in family memory.
2–3 yrs · Listening & courage
→04Le sifflet du petit Général
When things get messy, I can listen, calm things down and help find a fair rule.
3–4 yrs · Bond & separation
→05La vitre
Even when apart, we can stay connected.
4–5 yrs · Sharing & community
→06La marmite des trois pierres
Everyone can bring something; together we build more.
5–6 yrs · Trust & memory
→07Une promesse dans le coffre
Knowledge opens paths; learning lets us choose.
6–7 yrs · Imagination & responsibility
→08La machine à copier les rêves
I can learn to create solutions with what I have.
7–8 yrs · Voice & speaking up
→09La voix du président
Speaking up can serve the group when we listen and seek fairness.
8–9 yrs · Dignity & discernment
→10L’affiche sur le casier
A setback does not define my worth; I can bounce back with dignity.
9–10 yrs · Memory & history
→11L’ombre du SED
Even facing injustice, I can keep my dignity and my inner freedom.
10–11 yrs · Travel & encounters
→12Le carnet bleu de la route
The road reveals brotherhood, hospitality and the diversity of places.
11–12 yrs · Language & identity
→13La langue de papier
A document may describe me administratively, but it never sums up my dignity.
12–13 yrs · Resilience
→14Le rescapé de Sfax
Surviving means understanding, remembering and rebuilding without turning pain into spectacle.
13–14 yrs · Inner freedom
→15Les 40 jours du bunker
In a long trial, solidarity and dignity become strengths.
14–15 yrs · Dignity & choice
→16Le bracelet bleu n° 412
A number or a category never defines a person.
15–16 yrs · Choice & responsibility
→17Le refus de Zurich
Growing up means owning the consequences of our choices and staying aligned with what we believe is right.
16–17 yrs · Identity & self-knowledge
→18L’ombre de la Tour Eiffel
Rebuilding can come through commitment and serving others.
17–18 yrs · Legacy & calling
→Ce que la cendre a fait germer
What we go through can become legacy, responsibility and a life project.
About the collection
An editorial universe to grow up in.
KAMStoryTime is a collection of 18 books designed as a progressive journey from 0 to 18.
01
Respect the age
Each volume has its own rhythm, format, length and way of speaking to the reader.
02
Stay independent
Each book can be read alone. The full journey enriches the experience without making it compulsory.
03
Build a universe
Books, audio, activities, video and teaching resources are designed to echo each other.
04
Grow with the community
The site will evolve with readers, families, educators, booksellers, schools and libraries.
The KAM family
The characters of the collection
Nine character palettes: the faces and the world that return from book to book.
The KAM brand
Deep roots, a future without limits.
The tree, the child’s face and the ankh symbol with its three green, red and yellow beads: KAM’s visual identity, found on the books, on the site and on the future collection.
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Our values
- Nature
- Human
- Innovation
- Sharing
- Durability
- Excellence
