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Yewande Daniel-Ayoade

@ydayoade.bsky.social

Author of children's books. Typically set in or about West Africa. THE LITTLE REGENT (Owlkids Books, March 2024), JOLLOF WAR (Owlkids, Sept 2026)

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My kids and I are developing a board game. It’s one of those weird things I’ve had on my bucket list for a long time.

07.09.2025 21:29 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Cerelac. This is baby cereal that is surprisingly enjoyed by a lot of Nigerian adults.

07.09.2025 20:52 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Thanks so much Debbie!

30.06.2025 23:02 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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🎉 AMAZING AWARD NEWS! 🎉

THE LITTLE REGENT is the #WINNER of the 2025 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book Award 🥳

Congratulations to @ydayoade.bsky.social and ill. #KenDaley 👏

Thank you to the @ONArtsCouncil for this honor ❤️

#OntarioArtsFoundation #BookNews #BookAward #PictureBook #KidLit

16.06.2025 16:51 — 👍 6    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 2

What an incredible honour! Thank you so much for the nomination.

03.01.2025 03:05 — 👍 2    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Drawing on Yoruba tradition, The Little Regent is an uplifting feminist fable reminds us that actions speak louder than words and that even the smallest among us can make valuable contributions.

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02.01.2025 20:06 — 👍 8    🔁 2    💬 2    📌 0

Thank you so much!

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The verdict is in! Learn more at www.thelittleregent.com

21.01.2024 05:36 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The Little Regent is now available wherever books are sold. Pre-order now for some fantastic prizes. Learn more at www.ydaniel-ayoade.com/the-little-r...
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10.01.2024 16:03 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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