At the cosy, book-lined hall of Rovingheights Bookstore in Lagos, the atmosphere was warm, reflective and deeply personal as author and parenting advocate Chioma Momah treated guests to readings from three of her latest works.

The three books; Not The Perfect Parents, Fun Day at the Zoo, and Wisdom from Women in the Bible — represent what Momah calls “every area of my life.”

“I’ve written more than three books but last year I told myself I was going to launch three new ones — and each had to speak to a different part of who I am.”

Known largely for her children’s literature, Momah was clear that one of the trio had to cater to young readers. That became Fun Day at the Zoo, a story inspired by her frequent visits to the Abuja Zoo.

The children’s book, written in simple, accessible language, encourages curiosity while subtly teaching responsibility and care, values she believes must be nurtured early.

Her second book, Not The Perfect Parents, flows naturally from her work as a parenting coach. For years, Momah has written and spoken extensively about family life, often drawing attention to what she describes as a gap in locally grounded parenting literature.

The third book, Wisdom from Women in the Bible, reflects her faith. An astute lover of biblical narratives, Momah said she felt compelled to document the lessons she had drawn from women in scripture.

“I love reading about women in the Bible. I learn so much from them. I said to myself, if I’m learning from these women, why can’t I document these stories so others can learn too?”

During the interactive session, the conversation turned to parenting and its wider social implications. Momah did not mince words about the connection between the home and society.

“The family is the smallest unit but the most important unit of society. If you see a good leader, most likely he was raised well. If you see a terrible leader, go back to the home.” She argued that many of Nigeria’s moral challenges can be traced to failures at the family level.