Yewande Daniel-Ayoade (Yay-wan-day Daniel Ah-yaw-ah-day) is a Nigerian-Canadian author of stories that celebrate West African history and culture. She has a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s in business administration. Her book, The Little Regent won the 2024 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children’s Book award, and was a finalist for the Children and Young Adult Bloggers’ Literary (CYBIL) award and the Forest of Reading, Blue Spruce award. Her next book, Dele and Aminata’s Jollof War will be released in October 2026.
Learn more at www.ydaniel-ayoade.com or connect with her on social media @ydayoade.