Marguerite Abouet born in Abidjan, in the popular district of Yopougon, was twelve when she arrived in Paris, where she discovered with wonder the libraries and was passionate about books. She has since been the author of the series “Aya de Yopougon” drawn by Clément Oubrerie, “Akissi” with Mathieu Sapin and “Commissioner Kouamé” with Donatien Mary, volume 2 of which has just been published by Gallimard / Bd.
“Abidjan. The daughter of a big boss of the French industry disappears in broad daylight. Commissioner Kouamé is put on the spot, with an ultimatum: if he does not manage to find her as soon as possible, the French police will take The young girl is albino … Could there be a link with sordid affairs of witchcraft? ? A hectic investigation in an authentic and eccentric Africa, a crazy thriller raised by the Ivorian verve of Marguerite Abouet. ” (Presentation of Gallimard / BD editions)
When she’s not telling stories, Marguerite Abouet builds libraries in Africa, thanks to the association she founded, “Books for everyone”(Www.deslivrespourtous.org).