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Search Results for: nnedi
African Superheroes: Shuri by Nic Stone and Ikenga by Nnedi Okorafor
Here are two stories of African superheroes by African-American authors: Shuri by Nic Stone and Ikenga by Nnedi Okorafor. Continue reading
Posted in Audiobook, Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print
Tagged #OwnVoices, Africa, African, diversity, Nigeria, superheroes, Wakanda
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Who Fears Death by Nnedi Okorafor
#Afrofuturism from my “What to Read after Black Panther” list part two: a full-length adult novel from Nnedi Okorafor, whose books for younger readers I had aggressively sought out while putting off this intense book. Not for the faint of … Continue reading
Akata Warrior by Nnedi Okorafor
Akata Warrior by Nnedi Okorafor. Viking, 2017. At last, a long-awaited sequel to Akata Witch, complete with new covers for both books. It’s been just a year in book time since Sunny Nwazue and her three juju-learning Leopard team mates … Continue reading
Binti: Home by Nnedi Okorafor
The story begun in Binti continues with even more depth… Spoiler alert: if you haven’t yet read Binti, you’ll want to do so before reading this review. Binti: Home by Nnedi Okorafor. Tor, 2017. Binti has achieved the dream she … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Reviews
Tagged #ReadDiverse2017, adult science fiction, African, science fiction
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Binti by Nnedi Okorafor
I finally got around to reading Binti by Nnedi Okorafor – short & intense thoughts on identity, diplomacy and a love of math. In space, which makes everything better. Continue reading
No True Villains: Children of the Quicksands and Eden’s Everdark
Here are two of the 2022 Cybils Middle Grade Speculative Fiction finalists, both with real problems but no real villains. Continue reading
Posted in Audiobook, Books, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Print, Reviews
Tagged African-American, atmospheric, Cybils, Nigeria, youth fantasy, youth horror
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10 Fantasy Books under 250 Pages
Here’s a book list for kids who want fantasy, but aren’t up for a tome. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Lists, Middle Grade
Tagged bibliography, Middle Grade, youth fantasy
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One Long, Two Short: The City We Became, Remote Control, and The Order of the Pure Moon Reflected in Water
Here are some speculative fiction books written for adults that I’ve read (and enjoyed, of course!) this year – one full-length novel and two novellas. Continue reading
Posted in Adult, Fantasy, Print, Sci-Fi
Tagged Africa, Fantasy, Ghana, Malaysia, N.K. Jemisin, New York City, Nnedi Okorafor, science fiction, Zen Cho
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Top 24 Books that want to be nominated for the Cybils
One of the things I love about the Cybils Awards is that anyone can nominate their favorite book in each category, whether or not they are book professionals. One of the scary things about the Cybils Awards is that if no one nominates a book, it can’t be considered, no matter how good it is. Continue reading
Posted in Books, Lists, Middle Grade, Teen/Young Adult
Tagged Cybils, Top 10 Tuesday, Top Ten Tuesday
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Magical Middle School: 12 Speculative Fiction School Stories
Here are twelve tales of magic at middle school – you only wish your school were this exciting! Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fantasy, Lists, Middle Grade, Sci-Fi
Tagged bibliography, middle school fiction, youth fantasy, youth science fiction
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