Children’s book author Dr. Monisola Komolafe has always enjoyed storytelling. She was inspired to write her new book, Ade’s Special Outfit, to share and educate
young readers about the clothing and culture of the Yoruba people of West Africa. Her wish is to present the correct information to children, their families, and educators, about how the clothing is worn, the occasions on which they are worn, and their significance.

As a retired special educator of more than twenty years and a designer of African
clothing for children, it is Monisola’s hope that her young readers learn and begin an appreciation of the beautiful culture, clothing, language, and customs of the Yoruba people of West Africa. She has even created vinyl and rag dolls for the books with clothing that children can use to dress them, furthering the learning and developmental experience of her story. Through her research, Monisola discovered that studies have shown that promoting cultural awareness among children starting at a young age helps in preventing racism, bullying and all forms of bias.

When she isn’t writing unique and interesting stories for children, Monisola also enjoys traveling and spending time with friends and family. In addition to her clothes designing, she is a resilience coach who teaches people the strategies to overcome life challenges and thrive. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with her dog Tobee.