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Hi, I'm Sope!

Nigerian Children's Author | Writing Coach for Big & Little Dreamers | Founder of The Kid Lit Foundation

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About Me

I'm a Nigerian children's author who is convinced that stories are superpowers for change. They certainly were mine.

My journey from a shy bookworm to a published author and founder of The Kid Lit Foundation has been fueled by a simple wish: to make sure every African child can pick up a book and meet a hero who looks, sounds, and dreams like they do.

These days, I’ve traded in my solo writer's hat for a much more fun one: a guide for storytellers of all ages. I run online writing workshops and courses for children and coach aspiring authors.

So, whether you're a writer with a manuscript in your drawer or a parent with a child whose imagination is too big to contain, I'm here to help you find the key. Let's unlock the story only you can tell.

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Sope Martins is a Lagos-based Nigerian children’s author and writing coach. She is the author of Hairstory (Simon & Schuster), Teju’s Shadow, and Riddle Riddle. Alongside her books, she runs workshops on picture book creation and novel writing for children, teens, and aspiring authors in Nigeria and beyond.

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