Ekiuwa Aire
BIO
Biography

Ekiuwa Aire is a Nigerian-Canadian, award-winning cultural connector, and author living in Ontario, Canada. She is passionate about sharing positive stories on African history with children.

ADDRESS
City: Oakville, Province/Territory: Ontario
EMAIL
GENRE
African History, Black History, History, Children
LANGUAGES
English
PUBLICATIONS
Publications
Title
Idia of the Benin Kingdom
Publisher
Our Ancestories
Year
2020
Title
Njinga of Ndongo and Matamba
Publisher
Our Ancestories
Year
2021
Title
Imhotep of Ancient Kemet
Publisher
Our Ancestories
Year
2022
Title
Sunjata of the Mandé Empire
Publisher
Our Ancestories
Year
2022
AWARDS
Awards
Name
Children’s Africana Book Awards
Publication
Idia of the Benin Kingdom
Year
2021
Name
Eric Hoffer Award - Honourable Mention (Children's Category)
Publication
Idia of the Benin Kingdom
Year
2021
Name
Wishing Shelf Book Award Finalist
Publication
Idia of the Benin Kingdom
Year
2020
Name
Best STEM Books by the National Science Teaching Association
Publication
Imhotep of Ancient Kemet
Year
2022
LINKS
Links
Website
PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
EQUITY INITIATIVE
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Members who identify as:
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