Emily Joof
The author Emily Joof, born in 1984, works as a Global Education Technical Advisor at Save the Children. She has previously written several children’s books with a focus on inclusion and diversity, from an afro diasporan perspective. The Big Blue is her first book at Rabén & Sjogren, with illustrations by Matilda Ruta.
Emily Joof has throughout her career had a special focus on children and young people from vulnerable groups. She is a strong voice in the debate about Inclusion in children’s literature in Sweden. Emily is also a multicultural mother to two young children who has inspired her writing. She has lived in five countries and speaks as many languages. She loves thunderstorms and belly laughs.
You can find more information about Emily on social media:
blog: https://www.mbife.com
https://goteborg-bookfair.com/subtitled-seminars/representation-picture-books-english/
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