Interview with Leine-Marie Daini

Leine-Marie Daini is an award-winning children’s author (Ivorian UK awards), and the host of the African Storytelling podcast: Giraffe’s Eggs and other African Tales.  She is also a language teacher, currently teaching French in a public school. 

She believes “everyone needs to read stories that are mirrors (so they can see, learn about and appreciate themselves) and windows (so they can see, learn about and appreciate others).” She uses African folktales, myths, and legends, to help diversify bookshelves and curriculums.

In her spare time, she enjoys learning about other cultures and ancient history. As well as looking after her 15 house plants, she likes cycling and traveling (10 countries and counting). 

She was born in France but has roots in Côte D’Ivoire and the Benin Republic. She currently resides in London, UK.