Yvonne Sewankambo is a Ugandan-Canadian-Australian writer and publicist based in Sydney, Australia. She has worked on campaigns across several industries, including publishing, film, television, travel and tourism, education, and the nonprofit sector. Having lived on three different continents (and travelled to even more), Yvonne is passionate about telling stories that celebrate identity while transcending borders.
Yvonne’s first two picture books, Good Hair (illustrated by Freda Chiu) and First There Was Me, Then There Was You (illustrated by Aurore McLeod) were published in 2024 by Walker Books Australia. Good Hair was named a Children’s Book Council of Australia 2025 Book of the Year Award Notables for Early Childhood.
How My Family Says I Love You (illustrated by Aurore McLeod) was published in 2025, with a further book to follow later in the year.
Website: www.yvonnesewankambo.com
Instagram: @ysewankambo
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