Ruth Banda

Ruth Banda is an author of empowering, affirming, inclusive and diversity celebrating books. She has also written and illustrated children's picture books under her pen names Lutay B.C. and Ruth Banda Chitiya. She continues to write for both adult and young readers and remains an ardent advocate for people telling their authentic stories themselves. Ruth is inspired by her motherhood journey, faith, life experiences and her desire to make positive and lasting contributions to her communities. She is passionate about ensuring that early learning literature is diverse in content, context and appearance to make sure that every child can see themselves and be seen in the books on the shelves wherever they are.