Atinuke is a Nigerian-born author of children's books and an oral storyteller of traditional African folktales.
[3][6] Atinuke's first story was told to an audience in England in 1990, when the booked performer didn't show.
[citation needed] She embarked on a creative journey and professional career of collecting stories from Africa and the African diaspora and telling them to local and international audiences, at festivals and schools.
[7] The African American Literature Book Club named Atinuke in their list of the "Top 100 Bestselling Authors" in the 60th place.
[9] In 2015, Double Trouble for Anna Hibiscus was named one of the best children's and young adult books of the year by Shelf Awareness.