Lara calls herself a self-proclaimed literary enthusiast because her interests span different parts of the publishing world. Along with being an author, artist, professional reader, and literary blogger, she’s also the founder of Basenji Books, a small indie publishing firm.
Lara T. Kareem is a Nigerian multidisciplinary artist whose work spans writing, poetry, visual art, and photography. Her latest project, Àànú Ifẹ́, brings together these forms to create an immersive story that explores themes of healing, love, and resilience.
Known for her emotional and relatable storytelling, Lara’s previous works, including her novel Not Just Another Interlude and her short story collection Love is Beautiful When in Bloom, capture her love for weaving heartfelt narratives.
When not working or creating her next piece, Lara enjoys Korean dramas, anime, and reading manhwas and manga. She lives with her cat, Sisi, in the ever-bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria.
Ever since her adolescent years, Lara dreamed of becoming a published author. After many drafts, both complete and incomplete, her dream came to fruition in 2019 when she published her first work, A Guide to Self-Publishing. Since then, she has gone on to publish and take on various writing projects
Àànú Ifẹ́ is a tender story that takes us through a pivotal moment in our protagonist, Ina’s, life, following a devastating period. This is a story that invites you to just exist—simply live—as it is written to offer peace, calm, and a respite from the pressures and expectations of living.
