Author, lawyer, entrepreneur, public speaker, and curator of globally diverse children’s literature. Born in the United States and raised in Nigeria, Bunmi Emenanjo was exposed at a young age to stories from around the world - from the works of Chinua Achebe and Wole Soyinka, to Shakespeare and Arabian Nights.
Bunmi’s childhood and culture inspire her writing and her work as a curator of diverse and inclusive children’s books.
An avid reader and culture seeker, Bunmi believes a curious mind, a fearless pursuit of purpose, and an active practice of giving and gratitude are key to whole-hearted living.
In 2019, she founded Atlas Book Club, a company focused on children's books that help all kids see themselves represented in the books that they read, and to travel the world through these books.
While Bunmi has had a vast legal career from working in the private sector to the White House under the Biden administration, writing is her passion. When she is not practicing law or working on Atlas Book Club, Bunmi is baking, traveling, and writing stories that fill the heart and move the spirit.
Her first book, “I’ll See You in Ijebu” was published in March 2024 by Barefoot Books and has already received global recognition for its message and illustrations including a Kirkus Starred Review, dPictus 100 Outstanding Picture Books, and The Guardian’s Best Children’s Books 2024.
She lives in Maryland with her husband, her three children, and a devoted Black Russian terrier named Shadow.
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