I Am A Nigerian In Literary Arts spotlights 15 brilliant Nigerian storytellers whose poems, plays, and prose have enriched the world. With vivid, engaging stories and beautiful full-colour illustrations, this book introduces readers age 6+ to wordsmiths such as Nana Asma'u, Chinua Achebe, Zulu Sofola, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, and Mamman Vatsa.
Nigeria's literary tradition is globally celebrated, with writers earning major international recognition and books translated into many languages. In this collection, children will discover that great writers come from different paths-some began writing young, others after working in other careers. Their styles and genres may vary, but each one shows the power of words to move people, preserve history, and spark change.