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Welcome to Babes about Town, a multiple award-nominated family, lifestyle and travel blog aimed at parents with young kids in London and beyond.
I’m Uju, founder and Babe-in-chief. Mother and Shaker, TV screenwriter, curator of cool finds, activities and experiences for city kids and parents.
I am the author of Bringing Up Race: How to Raise a Kind Child in a Prejudiced World. Learn more about the book and the blog here.
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