Writing Is My Passion
As publisher at Village Tales Publishing, Ophelia S. Lewis has been working with seasoned and aspiring writers for over seventeen years, providing publishing opportunities. Her extensive background in self-publishing has given her a broad base from which to approach the publishing industry. Lewis has written books in several genres, including children’s, fiction, non-fiction, game books, reference, educational workbooks, and poetry.
She is a member of the Liberia Literary Society organization, which supports educational opportunities for girls’ education (Sexy-Like-A-Book) and preserves Liberia/Liberian literary works. Lewis especially enjoys mentoring young African/Liberian writers in bringing their work into print.
You may learn more about her services at Village Tales Publishing.
Children’s Book Author
Lewis began writing children’s books in 2009. Since then, she has published six titles: A is for Africa, I’m About To, Toby Pannoh’s Good Manners for Boys and Girls, GMA (how to be a super polite kid), Where in the World is Liberia, and Keeping Secrets. She has also created four children’s book series: Reading Our World, Teacher Jeanette Kinder Kollege Workbook, Adventures at Camp Pootie-Cho, and Ian & Applecat.
With a mission to transform the limited number of children’s books with African characters today, Lewis draws inspiration from her childhood. She creates cultural-genre books with African characters all children can relate to. Of her work, Lewis says, “The best way of getting people familiar with the importance of identity and own surroundings is through the eyes of childhood. Start at the earliest stage of life.”
Joining the campaign to preserve Liberia’s Sapo National Park in Sinoe County, Liberia, she created the series Adventures at Camp Pootie-Cho, using native animals living in the park as characters people can easily fall in love with. She is joined by other authors who write for the series.
Giving children a chance to learn is one of the most urgent priorities in Liberia. As a published author and humanitarian, Lewis takes on the dire yet fulfilling task of giving children an opportunity to start a solid educational journey. Quality education is key to any society’s success; this ignites Lewis’s passion for writing children’s books.
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Latest Publications
Children’s books are essential for building a literacy foundation, fostering a lifelong love of learning, and shaping empathetic and understanding individuals. In a world increasingly dominated by digital media, children’s books offer a unique and powerful way to ignite imagination, explore diverse perspectives, and connect with others on a deeper level. We must champion the value of children’s books, ensuring they are accessible to all children and that educators and parents understand their vital role in shaping the future generation.
