Company History

HOW IT STARTED

The Loving Me series first began as a hobby for the Author, Angelot Ndongmo. An independent bookstore owner, Sean Liburd of Knowledge Bookstore, noticed the author’s ability to connect with others through her book reviews she would write on his website. He pulled her aside one day and asked when her first book would be coming out.

This pointed question led the author on a journey of self discovery and as the days and weeks passed, she felt more and more compelled to help young children who struggled with their self-esteem. She knew firsthand of the disconnection to self worth that can happen in young children.

Armed with inspiration and determination, she buckled down and set out to create a fun and engaging book that would help new generations of children to celebrate their uniqueness and be proud of who they are. Once her book Loving Me was released, the response was undeniable. Requests for a boy’s version was heard at every event. This gave way to her second release, Boy! I Am Loving Me!

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“Thank you very much Angelot. I have them lined up for my kid’s bedtime reading.”

- Dwight Drummond - CBC News, Toronto

“Congratulations on your books! I wish you the best and continued success.”

Tom Joyner - Radio personality from the Tom Joyner Morning Show

“The books are fantastic and long overdue for our young girls!”

Kim Kane - Radio personality at New York’s top radio station Power 105.1FM

“I am a big fan of you!!! thank you so much for your love and support.” xoxo Ngozi

Ngozi Paul - Actress, Da Kink in My Hair

“This is a wonderfully positive story that every young black girl should read. It is self-affirming and helps us to not only accept ourselves, but to embrace who we are. I wish it had been around when I was a child.”

Kayla Perrin - Essence Bestselling Author

“OMG Angelot! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your books sooooo beautiful! I’m saving them for my-kiddies-I-dont-have-yet. I have a lil library of kids book for my yet to be’s and they include Shel Silverstein, Christopher Clean your room and now Loving me and Boy! I am Loving Me! Congratulations I have been raving about them all day lol “0)”

Jemeni G - Radio/TV Personality, Performer, Toronto

“I love the books… “Loving Me” and “Boy! I Am Loving Me!”… Keep up the good work… Make sure that everyone knows how to get a copy!”

Scott Boogie - Radio Personality Flow 93.5fm, Toronto Radio Station

“Loving Me is an excellent tool in building the esteem of young Black children. It celebrates the beauty of African features and instills pride through vibrant images which young readers will love.”

Heron Jones - Writer, Performer, PoeticSoul.ca

“Hey Angelot! I just have to share this with you, I was helping a customer today in our kids section, and I noticed that she picked up your books; I mentioned to her that you were at our store for a story time and a signing last weekend. She was disappointed that she did not know about it because her kids love your books, she said that her kids like them SO much that she had to borrow your books from the Brampton library about six times, and when she saw them at our store she had to buy them!”

Anna Bittner, Manager at Mississauga Chapters

“Okay – your boy book is just as awesome as the girl book! My daughter (21 mos) loooves both and hugs them and walks around with them!”

Nikki Thompson Morrell, Parent and supporter of Loving Me series

“Loving Me is the perfect dose of positive re-enforcement at an early age for our baby girls and a timeless resource for the whole family regardless of sex or age to be read over and over again.”

Sean Liburd, Owner of Knowledge Bookstore

“A little after y’all came in a lady came into the shop looking for your book. She was so excited that we had it. She wanted me to tell you that she loves your books and write more!!! We’re going to have to get a display for you because that day we sold 4 books!”

Ashley, Manager of Locks4life, Detroit, Michigan

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WHAT IS LOVING ME SERIES?

Angelot Ndongmo delivers an ample dose of self-esteem to young black girls and boys, in her debut picture books titled ‘Loving Me’ and ‘Boy! I Am Loving Me!’ Her books have been taking the African-Canadian world by storm since the series first release if Loving Me in 2008.

The series gives parents the opportunity to provide an original and important piece of work, which makes way for positive reinforcement to begin during their child’s most important time…their formative years! Children of black/African descent can finally learn about themselves in a positive light!

Furthermore, children from all walks of life can be inspired by the main characters’ high level of self-esteem as they delight in all the things that make them so wonderful and special! ‘The Loving Me Series’ is an uplifting literary work, leaving a positive imprint on children’s self esteem, so they may grow with self acceptance and love for their unique qualities.

African-American, professional illustrator, John Ward from Long Island New York, instantly fell in love with the story and created the exciting imagery for ‘Loving Me’, even though he had retired from the profession. His keen ability to capture people of African descent through his drawings keep the children who read ‘Loving Me’ laughing and smiling from the beginning of the book, right to the end!

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Best Seller

Best Selling Children’s Books for 5yrs

2010

Arts Acclaim Award

2014

My People Carib CDN Lit. Award

2015

Blk CDN Awd Nominee (alongside Lawrence Hill)

2016

Small Business Woman of the Month