The Magic of fairy tales, myths, and personal stories
Gail Nyoka
Writer. Storyteller. Playwright.
WRITER
Gail draws on her love of ancient Egypt to tell the story of Star’s Reflection, a young adult novel. In this story of adventure and love, two present-day students find secrets from 4000 years ago in ancient Egypt. These secrets put the girls in danger.
Mella and the N’anga: An African Tale, a middle grade novel, was shortlisted for awards in both Canada and the US.
STORYTELLER
Gail Nyoka has appeared at storytelling events in Canada, The USA and Britain. Her storytelling encompasses personal and traditional stories.
PLAYWRIGHT
Winner of the Chalmers Canadian Play Award for Mella Mella. Gail was a Nord Fellowship participant at Cleveland Public Theatre. Her plays for young people have been staged in Canada and the USA.
Storyteller Gail Nyoka performs
stories
from ancient Egypt, Africa, and around the world
for audiences
at festivals, schools and libraries
AWARDS
Finalist, Governor General’s Award, Children’s Literature for Mella and the N’Anga: An African Tale, 2005
Shortlisted for the Carl Brandon Society Parallax Award for Mella and the N’Anga: An African Tale, 2006
Honourable Mention, (Juvenile, Young Adult Fiction) IBBY Book Awards for Mella and the N’Anga: An African Tale, 2006
Honour Book, TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award for Mella and the N’Anga: An African Tale
Chalmers Canadian Play Award: Theatre for Young Audiences, 2006
WRITTEN WORKS
Books
Star’s Reflection
Voices of the Ancestors
Mella and the N’Anga: An African Tale
Plays
The King of the Animals
The Oba Asks for a Mountain
Mella Mella