Inclusive books that celebrate the African Diaspora
Hi! I’m Emily.
I am the principal author and publisher at Mbife Books. I am also an Education Advisor and Post-Graduate Researcher.
My area of expertise; Inclusion as it pertains to race, education and literature.
My aim is to harness the power of storytelling to build more inclusive societies.
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We have a great new project this year!
As part of our commitment to providing children access to inclusive and diverse books, Mbife is opening a Children’s Library in The Gambia, West Africa.
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Ballet with Heart - featured by the Royal Ballet School in London.
"Truth be told I have learnt all I know about ballet thanks to my children’s interest and their wonderful teacher and Director of The International Ballet School in Stockholm, Gina Tse. My son was a slow walker and went to rehab to strengthen his legs and arms and I noticed how ballet helped him develop his tiny physique.
But beyond all the wonderful physical benefits of ballet, and perhaps most importantly, I noticed how both my children have developed a strong sense of self and courage. Neither are natural extroverts, it took time, patience, and child centred pedagogy to bring them to a place where they bloomed, and that was thanks to Ms Gina and ballet.
Dance is the most natural expression of human emotion. It is therapeutic, exhilarating and devoid of boundaries. I truly hope my picture book will inspire others to take a leap. "
Det Djupa Blå
Titta på levande sagor av Det djupa blå från Bibliotek Play
I grew up by the sea.
A short stroll and you could feel the salt air settle on your lips.
I can count on my fingers the number of times I went in the water to bathe.
I never learnt to swim.
I loved the water from afar and continued to love it when I moved, to live in various new countries.
Many years later, I got a daughter of my own and she was born with fear of water rooted in her.
I was determined not to pass on my hesitation, but it seemed she inherited it nonetheless.
When she was small I wrote her a story about courage, persistence and time.
Taking the time to face what you fear until it becomes one with you.
That little story birthed a new picture book titled;
The Big Blue / Det Djupa Blå.
Speech for World Bullying Forum. Theme: Bullying and Migration- racism, integration and inclusion.
Emily Joof was invited to speak at the World Bullying Forum where she highlighted the link between violence in schools and the lack of inclusion in societies.
“All children have the right to be safe in school, and the right to receive the appropriate support and help when needed. The education system must strive to counteract racism and discrimination while doing parallel work to build inclusion in the education community. Because our children matter.”
Mbife Books in the media..
Emily Joof selected as of 60 Most Influential African Women in Media in 2021.
Watch the 2 min interview with Emily Joof, Author From Mali and The Gambia . One of 60 Most Influential African Women in Media in 2021.
Ladies in Media 60 Most Influential African Women in Media : 60 of the brightest and impactful media entrepreneurs, leaders, stars, and social activists.
As Africa settles in for the dynamic shift in media, and the entertainment space, it is paramount that we continue to celebrate our own. The 60 media entrepreneurs, activists, leaders, and entertainers featured in our Annual Most Influential African Women in Media gives every African girl reason to hope.
Collectively, our 60 Most Influential African Women in Media are trailblazers, rising beyond obscurity, putting in the work behind the scenes, and making their marks with little noise. They are positive proof that ambition and originality can’t be quarantined.
www.ladiesinmedia.org
Our Services
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Emily is available to provide workshops on writing, story telling with inclusion.
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We offer one to one coaching and feedback on unpublished children books script.
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Contact us to book in a digital or in-person readings of Mbife book titles.