title: Ophelia S. Lewis
text: # Ophelia S. Lewis
  
  Ophelia S. Lewis (born 7 November 1961) is a Liberian author and publisher and humanitarian.
  
  ## Life
  
  Ophelia S. Lewis published her first book, titled My Dear Liberia, a memoir of pre-civil war Liberia, in 2004. Next she published a book of poems, a collection of short stories, a series of children's books and a novel. Lewis was an officiating member of the Liberian Writers Network during its formation in 2005. She has been featured in scholarly publications such as Thinking Classroom: An International Journal of Reading, Writing and Critical Reflections and Sea Breeze: A Journal of Contemporary Liberian Writings.
  
  Lewis' writings can be found on several Liberian literary sites. Over the years she has partnered with Liberian organizations such as Women of Fire, L.A.M.A (Liberian Association of Metro Atlanta) and S.H.A.D.E.S of Liberia to rebuild Liberia and its citizens.
  
  | Title | Year published |
  | - | - |
  | Heart Men (novel) | 2011 |
  | The Dowry of Virgins & Other Short Stories | 2011 |
  | "A" is for Africa (children's book) | 2010 |
  | The Good Manners Alphabet (children's book) | 2010 |
  | Journeys (collection of poems) | 2007 |
  | My Dear Liberia (memoirs from the heart) | 2004 |
  