Moyo Abikoye – Children storyteller, wordsmith, concept buster, artist, and author.
Moyo enjoyed bringing illumination to children through stories and play. Her work with children ‘s from her teenage years gave birth to the storyteller in her. Which led her to pen down her spoken word.
Moyo’s work in children’s clubs for decades has given her a unique insight into the key issues of children discovering things through the written word. Moyo believes it is paramount for children to read books that reflect their daily experiences. Her self-published picture book ” The crooked bird nest” is a book about following instructions.
Moyo Abikoye books are inspired by the everyday challenges children overcome through their development.
Moyo Abikoye books are aimed at children from five years old and upwards, although they are also books that parents and teachers can pick up after and become lost in the pages as well. Her stories reinforce values parents are trying to instill in their children.
Books by Moyo are both from nature and rhythmical, meant to make readers giggle, wiggle and be knowledgeable. Moyo Abikoye stories sometimes delve into principles that are important to children’s life skills.
As a writer, Moyo Abikoye aim is to keep her readers entertained while educating them, without being earnest.
Moyo’s love for books began when she discovered the facts, fun and pleasures books gave from her early childhood.
A quote from Moyo Abikoye to her readers. - " Reading makes you grow".
