Nigerian children need books that reflect their identity — Vivian Uwakwe
What started as help for one child eventually evolved into Yanga Toons Ltd, a children’s publishing brand producing illustrated stories and activity books rooted in African culture and designed to meet international standards.
So, even if a child outside Africa is not told that a story is African, the child should still be able to pick it up, understand it, and enjoy it.
In this interview, Uwakwe speaks about her unusual journey from science and banking to publishing, her father’s influence, the importance of African representation in children’s literature, her experiences ing schools, and the legacy she hopes to leave for Nigerian children.
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