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The African Princess

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The African Princess is a picture book that celebrates African identity, pride, and heritage through the story of a young princess who embodies strength, culture, and self-confidence. Co-authored by child singer-songwriter Makayla Malaka and author Sope Martins, the book encourages children to embrace who they are and see themselves as royalty in their own right.

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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