Mama’s Sunday Kitchen

About the Author

Author: Oluchi Ejegegwu
Publisher: Ayikwa was born from a love for storytelling and its power to connect, inspire, and transform. As a team, we are committed to publishing stories that resonate across cultures and generations.
Our nascent journey has been steered with vibrant brainstorming sessions, strategic planning, and collaborations with talented authors and illustrators. We aim to be the home where whimsical picture books and thought-provoking narratives gain access to the world.
Our mission is to publish fiction and nonfiction that meet the reading needs of children, middle grade, young adults and adults. We want to do so while meeting the highest standards in the industry.

Illustrator: Aia Sharawy is an Egyptian illustrator whose artwork radiates warmth, joy, and cultural vibrancy. In her illustrations, Aia deftly combines a lively colour palette with gentle, rounded character designs that immediately invite readers into the scene. Drawing inspiration from her Egyptian heritage, Aia’s style highlights community, tradition, and togetherness, making her work perfect for children’s books, editorial spreads, and educational materials that celebrate family values and multicultural themes. Her approachable, storytelling-driven approach— infused with authentic cultural motifs—connects warmly with audiences of all ages.