Deputy Lord Mayor, Member of Parliament, education leaders, businesses and charities celebrate the launch of three books focused on lifelong learning and social impact
Nigerian author in the diaspora, educational writer and youth advocate Itoro Abigeal Oyewobi has launched three books designed to support children, teenagers and adults at different stages of their personal, educational and professional development.
The Civic Triple Book Launch and Charity Fundraiser, held on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Jubilee Crescent Community Centre in Coventry, attracted civic leaders, education representatives, corporate organisations, community partners, charities and members of the public.
The three books unveiled at the event were My Ready Helper: A Guide to Growing Into Oneself, The Prepared Teen: Building Confidence, Skills and Resilience for the Future, and EdgeCraft: Redefining Readiness for a Changing World.
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The Deputy Lord Mayor of Coventry, Councillor Julia Lepoidevin, attended the event and delivered a civic speech and congratulatory message to the author. She also performed the ceremonial ribbon cutting and formally unveiled the three books.
Member of Parliament for Coventry North West, Taiwo Owatemi MP, also attended and delivered a congratulatory message, expressing her pleasure at joining the author, invited guests and members of the community to celebrate the literary and charitable milestone.
Representatives from Coventry’s Central Library attended alongside members of Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, the Operations Director of PET-Xi UK and representatives of other corporate and community organisations.
The event featured a literary presentation and reading by Oyewobi, during which she explained how the three books form a connected learning journey, spanning childhood and adolescence through adulthood and the changing world of work.
Three Books for Three Important Stages of Life
My Ready Helper, written primarily for children aged eight to 12, follows Henry as he learns about confidence, emotions, friendship, personal responsibility and identity. The book is intended to help parents, schools, charities, mentors and community organisations begin constructive conversations with children about growing up.
The Prepared Teen, aimed at readers aged 13 to 18, addresses some of the pressures young people encounter, including academic expectations, self-doubt, changing relationships, emotional wellbeing and uncertainty about the future. It provides practical guidance on confidence, resilience, communication, goal-setting and responsible decision-making.
EdgeCraft extends the conversation into adulthood and the workplace. It explores how individuals can remain relevant in a changing world by developing adaptability, curiosity, sound judgement, continuous learning, meaningful relationships and the ability to create value.
Oyewobi said the books were created around the idea that readiness should not be viewed as a single achievement but as a lifelong process.
“These three books speak to different generations, but they are united by one central message: readiness is not about knowing everything or never experiencing difficulty. It is about developing the confidence, knowledge, resilience and willingness to keep learning,” she said.
“My hope is that children will discover their strengths through My Ready Helper, teenagers will become better equipped to navigate life through The Prepared Teen, and adults will learn to develop their distinctive edge through EdgeCraft.”
Author Commits Royalties to Community Impact
A significant part of the launch was the presentation of giant cheques by the author to the event’s beneficiary charities: Tiny Tim’s Children’s Centre, Coventry and Warwickshire Mind, and Age UK Coventry and Warwickshire.
The presentations represented Oyewobi’s commitment to donate 100 per cent of her authorship royalties from the three books to support community charities and grassroots initiatives.
Representatives of the beneficiary organisations expressed appreciation for the initiative and its potential to create a continuing source of community support.
Oyewobi said the royalty commitment was intended to ensure that every book purchased contributes both to personal learning and wider social impact.
“Education must reach beyond the classroom,” she said. “I want these books to serve a dual purpose: to empower readers with useful knowledge and to support vulnerable members of the community through the donation of my authorship royalties.
“Every purchase is therefore more than the sale of a book. It is an investment in knowledge and an investment in the community.”
Launch Generates New Partnerships
Beyond the formal speeches, book unveiling and presentations, the event created opportunities for networking among education professionals, civic representatives, charities, businesses and community organisations.
Discussions during the event generated interest in potential partnerships, school engagement, community reading programmes, youth workshops, charitable initiatives and wider distribution of the books.
The turnout and response also reflected interest in educational resources that connect practical learning with community benefit.
Oyewobi thanked the Deputy Lord Mayor, the Member of Parliament, charity representatives, education professionals, corporate organisations, community leaders, volunteers and members of the public whose support contributed to the launch.
“The success of this event belongs to everyone who attended, supported, volunteered, partnered with us or returned home with a book,” she said.
“What began as a writing project has developed into a wider educational and community initiative. The launch has ended, but the real work of reaching readers, supporting communities and building long-lasting impact has only just begun.”
Readers Encouraged to Support the Initiative
Speaking at the launch, Taiwo Elizabeth James of Visibill Hub encouraged parents, schools, libraries, charities, youth organisations, businesses and community groups to consider purchasing the books and incorporating them into reading and mentoring programmes.
She also encouraged organisations to sponsor copies for young people and explore opportunities to work with the author on educational workshops. James confirmed that her company would sponsor copies and support efforts to extend the educational initiative to more young people.
The three titles are published by Theorem Publishers and distributed globally through the IngramSpark distribution network. They can be ordered through participating booksellers and major online book retailers worldwide.
Purchases of the books provide readers with access to their educational content while contributing to Oyewobi’s commitment to donate 100 per cent of her authorship royalties to community charities and grassroots initiatives.
The books launched are:
- My Ready Helper: A Guide to Growing Into Oneself
- The Prepared Teen: Building Confidence, Skills and Resilience for the Future
- EdgeCraft: Redefining Readiness for a Changing World
About the Author
Itoro Abigeal Oyewobi is an educational writer, youth advocate, researcher and change catalyst based in the United Kingdom. Her work focuses on personal development, confidence, resilience, readiness and the practical skills people need to navigate different stages of life.
About Theorem Publishers
Theorem Publishers is a subsidiary of Theorem Group Ltd. The company supports authors and educational initiatives through publishing, editing, proofreading, book production, marketing, sales and worldwide distribution.
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Theorem Publishers
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Email: Elizabeth.james@visibillhub.com
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