Ada Ari Presents

Ada Ari Presents

New Voices in Children’s Books

I started writing books for my own kids, and I learned along the way what it takes to turn a story into a book that a child can hold. Now I use that to help new authors bring their stories to print.

These are books I’m proud to put my name behind.

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Lumi Drives from London to Lagos picture book Olie and His Light picture book
The Books

Stories Worth Sharing

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Lumi Drives from London to Lagos

by Pelumi Nubi

Meet Lumi, the tiny purple car that drove all the way from London to Lagos! A true adventure turned picture book that shows kids how to be brave and try big things.

  • Bravery
  • Travel & adventure
  • Kids with two homes
Pelumi Nubi, author of Lumi
Meet the Author

Pelumi Nubi was born in Lagos and raised in London. In 2024 she became the first Black woman to drive solo from London to Lagos, in the little purple car she named Lumi. Her lesson from the road: “bravery isn’t feeling no fear, it’s choosing to move anyway.”

$19.99Add to CartSee inside
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Olie and His Light

by Orjiugo Oguguo Hourihan · illustrated by Odunze Oguguo

At bedtime, Olie spots a mysterious light outside his window and learns that light shines from deep within. A warm, rhyming goodnight story that reminds little ones how bright they already are.

  • Bedtime
  • Kindness
  • Confidence
Orjiugo Oguguo Hourihan, author of Olie and His Light
Meet the Author

Orjiugo Oguguo Hourihan was born in Lagos, shaped by London, and is raising her two children in the Washington, DC area. By day she is Chief Growth Officer at Fors Marsh. Olie and His Light is her first children’s book, and her second is already on the way.

$19.99Add to CartSee inside
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Why I Do This

Every Child Deserves to See Their Story

When I started, I had to figure out so much on my own. Today my books are in homes, schools and libraries, and I know how many more stories are waiting to be told.

So when I meet an author with a story children need, I help them get it into the world. Every book here is one I believe in.

Ada

For Aspiring Authors

Have a Children’s Book in You?

I’d love to hear about it. Tell me a little about your story and let’s talk about how I can help you bring it to life.

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