Modeste Landry is an Ivorian writer and a prominent figure in the landscape of children's and young adult literature in Francophone Africa. Her career is dedicated to creating works deeply rooted in the African cultural context, exploring themes such as traditions, family values, education, and contemporary social challenges. Her most celebrated books include *Gnamien et le secret des Sogbos*, *Le secret de la lagune*, and *Le cahier de Médor*. Her work has earned significant international acclaim: in 1999, she received an honorable mention for the UNESCO Prize for Children's and Young People's Literature in the Service of Tolerance for her book *Le secret de la lagune*, and in 2002, she was awarded the prestigious Prix Saint-Exupéry – Valeurs Jeunesse. Through her narratives, Landry makes a significant contribution to promoting oral heritage and offering young readers positive role models and relatable stories, establishing herself as one of the most authoritative voices in the field.