About Wanda Jemly
A Storyteller with a
Global Mission
For over 15 years, I have dedicated myself to sharing stories with children around the world. As a storyteller, author, TV host and producer, I am convinced that oral tradition has a transformative power to encourage, educate, and inspire young people to connect with themselves.
My Mission
“I believe every child deserves to see themselves in the stories they hear. Through storytelling, I create bridges between cultures, generations, and languages—helping children develop not just language skills, but empathy, creativity, and a strong sense of identity.”
Core Values
Passion
Every story is told with genuine love and enthusiasm
Cultural Connection
Bridging multiculturalism and traditions
Education
Learning through the joy of storytelling
Inclusion
Stories that reflect every child’s experience
From Cameroon to the World
I am Wanda Jemly, or better yet, “Auntie Wanda.” Born in Cameroon, I spent my childhood traveling from one end of the country to the other, following my father’s job postings as a Presbyterian pastor. Even as a young child, I loved telling stories. I immigrated to Switzerland to pursue my studies and eventually settled there. I initially worked in the medical field and then in journalism, but I never lost my passion for storytelling, which I continued to share with those around me throughout the years. The success of my television reports helped boost my confidence, and I embarked on the adventure of writing children’s stories… and telling them live, at home, in schools, theaters, and at events. After more than twenty years living in Switzerland, I am now settled in British Columbia, back in the audiovisual field, animating my children’s stories and producing television content, notably “Tell Wanda Jemly a Story,” a series in which, this time, children share their stories with me. The series has been broadcast on TV5Monde since December 2018.
What I Do
My work spans live performances, digital content, and educational resources—all designed to bring the magic of storytelling to children everywhere.
Interactive storytelling shows for schools, libraries, festivals, and cultural events
The Creative Process
Each story I tell is the result of meticulous research, adaptation, and careful reflection. I find my inspiration in everyday life experiences, always aiming to connect with today’s young audiences and empower them to express themselves on issues that matter to them. My workspace is filled with books, paper, and pens, and the decor changes according to my inspiration and my surroundings
Recognition & Trust
Montreal Children’s Festival
Alliance Française de Vancouver
Bibliothèque Nationale
UNESCO Cultural Ambassador