“If you have the chance to bring Oge Mora to your library, school, or event you will not be disappointed! She is full of energy and a true delight to listen to and will inspire you to bring out your creative side!” ― Children’s Literature Centre at FSU, 2025
“Oge gets two enthusiastic thumbs up from our school community! Her performance engaged five year olds for nearly an hour – need I say more? She was funny, entertaining and knew how to command a young audience – giving a presentation so personal one felt as if they were chatting with a best friend over coffee. This was accomplished by including childhood photos and sharing the frustration of rewriting copy at an editor’s request many, many times. During a Q&A session, Oge praised and spoke directly to each child. She then hand wrote responses on index cards to the questions that time hadn’t permitted. Some of our students had the opportunity to attend a luncheon with her. Within the first few minutes, she knew everyone’s name and encouraged them to generate discussion. Everyone went home that day better for the experience and eager to pen their own experiences because, after all, as Oge instilled in us.. ‘Stories are everywhere!!’ ” ― Alfred Vail, 2025
“Oge was absolutely phenomenal! She gave an engaging presentation about her life, read Thank You, Omu!, took time to answer each question, and then signed books. While signing books she engaged the readers, listened to their stories, and made a drawing in each book. It was truly the best event I have ever hosted. A particularly poignant moment for me was when an attendee thanked Oge for writing Thank You, Omu! because the matriarch in his family looks like Omu, so it is a special book for them.” ― Fairfax County Public Library, 2025
“We booked Oge for a Creative Arts & Sciences program with our first graders. Expectation were high and she did not disappoint! It was a large group of over 70 kids and Oge had them engaged the entire time. The teachers and students loved the presentation!” ― Zervas Elementary School, 2025
“Oge was excellent! I thought our students really enjoyed her presentation, especially after taking time in the classroom, in library, and in art to discuss her books and illustrations. Great with the kids and very inspiring storytelling. The kids were engaged the whole time. She was an entertaining presenter and I would love to have her back again.” ― Memorial Spaulding Elementary, 2025
“Oge Mora visited our elementary school and brought great enthusiasm and joy to our students and staff. She really is a lovely person who was extremely loving towards the students and staff. Oge was very well prepared and flexible. She took time to look at all the children’s collage art work. We loved hearing about her process and about her childhood. Would absolutely love to have Oge back at our school!” ― Holland Hill PTA, 2025
“A memorable tale of community and the unexpected rewards of sharing.” ― School Library Journal, starred review
“A lovely story of giving and community founded in Nigerian culture. Delectable.” ― Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Mora [is] a major new talent… Rhythmic, refrain like…this sweet story of inclusivity, gratitude, and delicious fellowship is also a feast for the eyes.” ― Publishers Weekly, starred review
“How wonderful: a book with both racial diversity and class diversity that feels authentic. Special and splendid.” ― Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“The family handles the stress of dashed expectations in a way that acknowledges disappointment while conveying the buoyancy of resilience and the joy of their bond. And a delightful coda may inspire readers to share the inventive way they salvage their day.” ― Publishers Weekly, starred review
“The simple yet heartfelt story tugs at the emotions, but it’s the paper collage artwork that really packs a punch. Created with acrylic paints, china markers, patterned paper, and print clippings, the bright illustrations are inventively conceived and full of motion-just the right vehicle for bringing this Black mother-daughter duo to vibrant life.” ― Booklist, starred review
“In this picture book gem from the award-winning Oge Mora, a girl and her mother anticipate Saturdays as their weekly opportunity to go on their own private adventures–big and small.” ― Shelf Awareness