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Nigerian author of children's literature
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Teresa Oyibo Ameh
BornTeresa 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.

Early life and education

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.

Career

Ameh has written eight books for children 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.

Awards

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

References

  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.
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