Writing Is My Passion
As a publisher at Village Tales Publishing, Ophelia S. Lewis has been working with seasoned and aspiring writers for over seventeen years, providing them with publishing opportunities. Her extensive background in self-publishing has provided her with a broad foundation from which to approach the publishing industry. Lewis has written books in several genres, including children’s books, fiction, nonfiction, game books, reference works, educational workbooks, and poetry.
She is the CEO of the Liberia Literary Society organization, which supports educational opportunities for girls’ education, primary education 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.
Teacher Jeanette No Child Left Behind
Writing for Children
Liberia Literary Society initiative is dedicated to promoting literacy and education in Liberia, particularly for children in orphanages and rural communities without access to schooling, addressing the literacy and education challenges faced by children in Liberia.
Providing children with an opportunity to learn is one of the most pressing priorities in Liberia.
The Liberia Literary Society is a nonprofit educational undertaking, led by Teacher Jeanette, who aims to implement the “No Child Left Behind” initiative by building a platform that provides all children living in orphanages and rural communities with access to quality education. LLS aims to ensure that all children in these communities can succeed by removing barriers to equitable education because education transforms lives.
Writing for a Good Cause (Teacher Jeanette)
The Teacher Jeanette primary books transform the lives of children in need by making new, high-quality books and resources affordable and accessible to educators and the children who need them most—those living in orphanages and rural communities with limited access to education.
The Teacher Jeanette series is a good source for educational books. It provides access to learning resources, especially for children in underserved communities, and helps close the achievement gap. Research shows that having just books in the home improves educational outcomes.
The more students read, the more they build their vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency skills. They are continually building their skills by reading books they enjoy every day, even if it’s only for a few minutes.
Providing children with an opportunity to learn is one of the most pressing priorities in Liberia. As a published author and humanitarian, Lewis undertakes the challenging yet fulfilling task of providing children with a solid educational foundation. Quality education is key to any society’s success; this ignites Lewis’s passion for writing children’s books.
Books in Our Lives
Reading books can enhance your knowledge, improve your vocabulary, and boost your cognitive abilities. It fosters critical thinking, empathy, and reduces stress. Additionally, it provides a gateway to different perspectives, cultures, and ideas, contributing to personal growth and a broader worldview.
Books Written to Inform & Entertain
My books aim to inform the reader, encompassing various genres and perspectives, from straightforward informational texts to philosophical explorations and inspiring personal narratives.
Children’s Book
Lewis began writing children’s books in 2009. Since then, she has published sever 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, Sapo for President, Jokes Shouldn’t Hurt Others, Liberia’s Presidents (1847 to 2021), This is Africa and Keeping Secrets, and 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 books featuring African characters in children’s literature today, Lewis draws inspiration from her childhood to create cultural-genre books with African characters that all children can relate to. Of her work, Lewis says, “The best way of getting people familiar with the importance of identity and their 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 that people can easily fall in love with. She is joined by other authors who write for the series.
