Dear Diary: The Truth Behind The Mask - Softcover

Taiwo, Toyin

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1909362913 ISBN 13: 9781909362918

Publisher: Kingston University Press Ltd, 2026

Synopsis

Toyin Taiwo's Dear Diary collection of contemporary stories follows the lives of three millennial Nigerian women as they navigate life, pushing back against societal expectations. A British Nigerian glamour model under public scrutiny... A perfectionist housewife who longs for a family... An American Nigerian woman redefining her life. They are cultural 'underdogs', and pioneers of modern womanhood. Bold and profound, these stories reveal the rich inner world of women redefining their faith, identity, and self-worth. 

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About the Author

Toyin Taiwo is a British Nigerian writer and director, and co-founder of Story Pro an independent production company. She holds a BA in Drama & Applied Theatre from St Mary's University, Qualified Teacher status in English and Drama from the UCL Institute of Education and an MA in Filmmaking from Kingston University. Her writing has been longlisted for the Guardian 4th Estate Short Story Prize 2022 (Temitope Ajayi) and the Penguin Michael Joesph Undiscovered Writers Prize 2024 and she was a finalist for the Dubai International Cineverse Screenplay Award 2024. She directed the stage adaption of Eunice Chinda in 2025, performed at the Lagos Fringe Festival and Alliances Françaises Lagos, Nigeria. Her work involves creating relatable stories through books, theatre and film often for a cause, with a focus on women and youth development and inclusion in the arts and education.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kingston University Press Ltd
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1909362913
• ISBN 13: 9781909362918
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 132