Yinka Sunmonu facts for kids
Yinka Sunmonu (born 1962) is a British writer and journalist. She writes about important topics, especially those related to families and communities.
About Yinka Sunmonu
Yinka Sunmonu was born in London in 1962. She went to Goldsmiths' College, which is a university. There, she studied English and learned about African and Caribbean cultures. She also earned a special degree in creative writing. This helped her become a great storyteller.
Her Early Writing
In 1999, Yinka Sunmonu wrote a story for a book called Afrobeat: New Black British Fiction. This book was a collection of stories by different Black British writers.
Later, in 2003, she wrote her first novel, which is a longer storybook. It was called Cherish. This book was about a young girl from Nigeria. She was raised by a white family in a special arrangement called private fostering. The story explored the challenges and feelings the girl faced growing up in this situation.
Writing for Communities
Yinka Sunmonu is an expert on topics like adoption and fostering. Adoption is when a child legally becomes part of a new family. Fostering is when a child lives temporarily with a family that is not their birth family. She often writes about how these experiences affect people in the Black British community.
She also writes about caring for older people, especially those with memory problems like dementia. Yinka Sunmonu has shared her articles in many magazines and newspapers. Some of these include Aspire Magazine, West Africa, The Voice, and Foster Care. Her writing helps people understand important social issues.
Books and Articles
Yinka Sunmonu has written several important pieces. These include:
- "Why black carers are deterred from adoption". This article was published in a journal called Adoption & Fostering in 2000. It looked at why some Black caregivers might face difficulties when trying to adopt children.
- Cherish. This is her novel, published in London in 2003. It tells the story of a young girl's journey through fostering.
