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Teresa Oyibo Ameh

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Teresa Oyibo Ameh
Born
Teresa Oyibo Ameh
EducationUniversity of Nigeria, Nsukka
Occupation(s)Author
Television Personality
Public Servant

Teresa Oyibo Ameh is a Nigerian author of children's literature who has worked on the Aunty Talatu Read Campaign.[clarification needed][1]

Early life and education

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Ameh 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

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Ameh 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

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Ameh was honoured by the Abuja Chapter of the Association of Nigerian Authors in recognition of her contribution to the arts.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "The torn petal movie". www.thetornpetalmovie.com. Retrieved 2018-05-06.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Adamu, Muhammed (September 20, 2016). "I'm privileged to be in children's formative life – Ameh". Blueprint. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
  4. ^ Ekweremadu, Uchenna-Franklin (July 9, 2017). "Unveiling the Torn Petal". Uchenna Madu. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
  5. ^ Adamu, Muhammed (December 20, 2016). "Children writers shouldn't be too preachy in their story-telling – Ameh". Blueprint. Retrieved May 6, 2018.