Autor/-in: Nubian Andrade E.

Nubian Andrade E. is a joyful and highly creative 7-year-old author and illustrator currently in Year 3. Born to a Cape Verdean mother from Portugal and a Nigerian father, Nubian proudly embraces her rich African heritage and multicultural background. From a very young age, Nubian has loved drawing, storytelling, fashion, and expressing her imagination through creativity. She is also passionate about swimming and enjoys bringing ideas to life through art and design. Known for her bright personality and confidence, Nubian loves connecting with people and sharing her creative world with others. Nubian the Mermaid is Nubian's very first book, fully written and illustrated by herself. Through her story, she celebrates Black representation, with all of the characters beautifully created as Black characters, reflecting culture, identity, and diversity. Nubian also created her own African-inspired character name, Kwila (K-W-I-L-A), showcasing her originality and imagination. With a big heart and even bigger dreams, Nubian hopes her stories inspire children to feel proud of who they are and to believe in the power of their creativity.