Award-Winning Children’s Author Educator Visionary

Faridat Arinola Audu is a Nigerian-Canadian early childhood educator, award-winning children’s author, and a visionary, dedicated to empowering young minds through storytelling and bilingual education. She holds a B.A. in English Language (Africa), a Professional Children’s Writing Certificate (USA), and a Master’s in Educational Leadership (Canada). With over 15 years of experience in Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, and Canada, she has made a lasting impact in early childhood education.

As the founder of Global Vous Education INC. and Farida Hope for Children Network Foundation, she pioneers innovative learning programs such as the Kiddy Parle French/English Read Aloud Program and the Kiddy Parle Children’s Book Series, reaching thousands of children worldwide. Her book, My First Approach to Being Bilingual, is widely acclaimed for its invaluable guidance for English and French language learners.

Faridat’s outstanding contributions have earned her multiple accolades, including the Award of Excellence in Early Childhood Education from Humber College. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, and now residing in Ontario, Canada, and the 2024 International Impact Book Awards for her first children’s book- My First Word. She continues to inspire and empower educators, parents, and children globally.