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Mother's Day surprise: Former Devon teacher celebrates double Amazon bestseller success

Former Devon primary school teacher turned author KJ Akay, 80, had an extra reason to celebrate on Mother's Day after achieving two Amazon bestseller rankings in 2026 — a milestone made even more special with the help of her son.

Akay, known in her teaching career as Jennifer Akay, taught at Branscombe C of E Primary School from 1996 to 2008 and also worked as a supply teacher across...