Adaeze Atuegwu: Paving the Way for Other Young Authors – THISDAYLIVE

Some of these young writers are voracious readers who naturally develop a passion for writing from reading widely. Some are natural born writers whom writing come easily to.

THISDAY first met young Atuegwu on July 28, 1995 during a well-attended press conference held in her honour in Enugu Press Center, Enugu State. The young lady was presented to dozens of members of the press, and duly recognized as a child prodigy and prolific author whose books would contribute immensely to childhood literacy in Nigeria.

The then first lady also added that “the ceremony we are performing here today is one of those events that inspire our hope in the future of the youth in this country and it is a practical justification of the often-repeated statement that the youth, not only in this country but youth everywhere are leaders of tomorrow.”

One might say that Atuegwu was in the right place at the right time, but the sheer amount of hard work and discipline the 17 year-old put into her writing shows, and it did pay off. Shortly after the press conference, THISDAY was present as Atuegwu presented her book to the ex-Director of United States Information Services , Mr. James Callahan in Lagos. Going down memory lane, Page 20 of our Vol.2, No 459 print edition showcased the picture of a smiling Mr. Callahan as Atuegwu officially presented her books to the director.

She was the Rotary International Club recipient of the Award for Creativity , Award for Fostering Child Development , and Award for Excellence in Writing . Adaeze also received an Award for Creativity from Rotaract International in 1996. Atuegwu continued fulfilling her passion for writing and literature by completing a graduate degree in Creative Writing at the prestigious Johns Hopkins University. She is also a graduate of University of Florida and a two-time graduate of Rutgers University in New Jersey, all in the USA.

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