Welcome
Ogamo is a very small publishing company founded by author Leland Austin for the purpose of publishing his own books. This website showcases our publications and offers information and advice for others who may be interested in self-publishing illustrated children’s books.
Our first book: The Boy and The Shark
We are proud to introduce our first book, The Boy and The Shark, written by Leland Austin and illustrated by his young son Mekiah. Inspired by a true event, The Boy and The Shark tells the story of a hungry young shark that swims up a tidal creek and bites off a young boy’s leg. Instead of struggling, the boy demands that the young shark take him to OGAMO, the Great Shark of All Sharks, the One who Rules the Seas. In that meeting, OGAMO agrees to restore the boy’s leg, but the boy must return in three days with someone else to take his place as food for the little shark prince . . .
The Boy and The Shark combines elements of fairy tale and myth to engage both adults and children. As well, youngsters are fascinated by the illustrations, which Mekiah created over a two-year period when he was 10–12 years old.