louisa atto

An award-winning Canadian-Nigerian author and screenwriter crafting compelling narratives that explore the depth of human connection.

Her critically reviewed novels have been selected for the Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Award and have been shortlisted for the Toronto Book Awards and White Pine Awards. She has also worked in games, being credited on After Love EP (2025), God Of War: Ragnarök (2022), and others.

As a writer, her work is celebrated for its insightful storytelling and emotional depth, appealing to readers and viewers who seek profound and engaging stories. When she’s not writing, she is studying languages or baking. She has a BA in professional writing that she uses, and a MA in counselling psychology that she does not. She is based in Toronto.