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Ophelia S. Lewis (born 7 November 1961) is a Liberian author and publisher and humanitarian .
Life
Ophelia S. Lewis published her first book, titled "My Dear Liberia", a memory of pre-civil war Liberia, in 2004. Next she published a book of poems, a collection of short stories, a series of children's books and a fiction novel. Lewis was an officiating member of the Liberian Writers Network during its formation in 2005.[1] She has been featured in scholarly publications such as "Thinking Classroom: An International Journal of Reading, Writing and Critical Reflections"[2] and "Sea Breeze: A Journal of Contemporary Liberian Writings".[3]
Lewis' writings can be found on several Liberian literary sites. Over the years she has partnered with Liberian organizations like Women of Fire, L.A.M.A (Liberian Association of Metro Atlanta) and S.H.A.D.E.S of Liberia to rebuild Liberia and its citizens.[4]
Title Year published "Heart Men" (fiction novel) 2011 The Dowry of Virgins & Other Short Stories 2011 "A" is for Africa (children's book) 2010 The Good Manners Alphabet (children's book) 2010 Journeys (collection of poems) 2007 My Dear Liberia (memoires from the heart) 2004 References
- ^ Liberian Writer's Network Press Release
- ^ The Role of the Humanities in Post Conflict Societies, or Do They Need Poems Here?
- ^ Liberian Sea Breeze Journal
- ^ Author Ophelia Lewis Helps Turn Wine to Water
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