Vani Veikoso Twigg is an international educator. She has written many educational articles, including publishing her research paper. She created a childrens book about how courage, friendship and sacrifice can overcome.
Vani grew up in Fiji and left in 1996. Since then she has lived in nine countries around the world leading teachers, teaching children, raising her own and building friendships. Turkey, the setting of ‘Elif, the chimney fairy’ has a special place in Vani’s heart. This is her first children’s book – a children’s book about courage and friendship – and it is an ode to the lasting friendships she forged while living in Turkey.
May you find your special friendship place, joys and triumphs as you read and share this story.
An email from Linda arrived in my inbox just before I went for a walk down Shenzhen bay during Chinese National Day holiday in September, 2021 to inform me that after appraising my first children’s story, Aurora House was interested in publishing ‘Elif the Chimney Fairy of Cappadocia.’ Woohoo! From this day and many communications, advice, suggestions throughout 2021, ‘Elif, the Chimney Fairy’ was published in December, 2022.
I am indebted to Linda and her team for their tireless efforts in enabling the publication of my first story, a labour of love for 10 years. Their professional expertise in the field of publishing is one area I am in awe of. The nitty-gritty and ins-and-outs of editing, layout, marketing and patience was an experience I have been grateful for especially since I am based in China.
Thank you, Linda for believing in this story and project. May all the fairies in the world grant you and Aurora House all that is possible in the field of publishing.
With fairy dust and wishes – Vani
