Tọlá Okogwu

Tọlá Okogwu is a British-Nigerian children’s author, journalist, and hair care educator. Tọlá believes it’s important for children to read books that are reflective of their own experiences, as well as other cultures and she seeks to create these opportunities through her books and wider writing. Her self-published picture book series, Daddy Do My Hair is a firm family favourite. The books were inspired by the relationship between her husband and daughters and are designed to celebrate the special bond between father and child, whilst also showcasing the beauty of Afro textured hair. Tọlá’s debut middle grade series with Simon & Schuster is set in a futuristic Nigeria, powered by solar energy. The first book, Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun was published in June 2022 with a second instalment due in March 2023. She also writes as part of the dynamic duo, Lola Morayo with four books in the Aziza’s Secret Fairy Door series already published by Macmillan Children’s Books. Tọlá lives in Kent, England with her husband and two daughters.