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Teresa Oyibo Ameh is a Nigerian author of children's literature who has worked on the Aunty Talatu Read Campaign.[clarification needed][1]
Teresa Oyibo Ameh | |
|---|---|
| Born | Teresa Oyibo Ameh |
| Education | University of Nigeria, Nsukka |
| Occupation(s) | Author Television Personality Public Servant |
Early life and education
editAmeh is the first child in a large family and she had her university education at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka where she studied Library Science and English.[2]
Career
editAmeh has written eight books for children[3] and they include:
- The Twins Visit
- The Stepmother and other stories
- Funmi the Polite Girl and other stories
- Lessons from Aunty Talatu
- Drop That Phone
- The Only Son
- The Torn Petal
- The Freedom Day Party
In 2017, she launched the book, The Torn Petal in Abuja, Nigeria.[4]
Awards
editAmeh was honoured by the Abuja Chapter of the Association of Nigerian Authors in recognition of her contribution to the arts.[5]
References
edit- ^ "The torn petal movie". www.thetornpetalmovie.com. Retrieved 2018-05-06.
- ^ Ibrahim, Abubakar Adam (May 12, 2013). "I don't think all children's stories must have morals —Teresa Ameh". Daily Trust. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
- ^ Adamu, Muhammed (September 20, 2016). "I'm privileged to be in children's formative life – Ameh". Blueprint. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
- ^ Ekweremadu, Uchenna-Franklin (July 9, 2017). "Unveiling the Torn Petal". Uchenna Madu. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
- ^ Adamu, Muhammed (December 20, 2016). "Children writers shouldn't be too preachy in their story-telling – Ameh". Blueprint. Retrieved May 6, 2018.