Teresa Ekwutosi Agbomma Meniru (April 7, 1931 – August 24, 1994) was a Nigerian writer of young adult literature and children's stories.
Early life Teresa Ekwutosi Agbomma was born in Ozubulu, in Anambra State.
Career Meniru wrote books for young readers. Her work deals with difficult subjects such as child abuse, kidnapping, the status of women in Nigeria and the burden of tradition. Meniru has also written about the effects of war on women, such as in her book, The Last Card. Meniru's writing was part of a trend in Nigerian writing that "broadened the scope of African children's and young adult literature by introducing themes and approaches that are relevant to postcolonial times."
Personal life Teresa Ekwutosi Agbomma married engineer Godwin Udegbunam Meniru, a Howard University graduate. They had four sons and three daughters together. She died in 1994, aged 63 years.
Selected works
Uzo. Evans Bros. .
References
External links
Henrietta C. Otokunefor, Obiageli C. Nwodo, Nigerian Female Writers: A Critical Perspective (Lagos: Malthouse 1989).