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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
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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12 Teen Books I Love on Hoopla
Here are 12 great books for teens that I have enjoyed that you can check out digitally from your library. Continue reading
Posted in Audiobook, Books, Lists, Print, Teen/Young Adult
Tagged bibliography, hoopla, teen audiobooks, teen books, teen fantasy
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LaGuardia and Self/Made
Onwards, with some graphic novels featuring powerful women of color from the adult section of the library. I’m a big fan of Nnedi Okorafor, and I buy the adult graphic novels for my library, so naturally I had to purchase … Continue reading
Posted in Adult, Books, Graphic Novel, Reviews, Sci-Fi
Tagged adult science fiction, artificial intelligence, graphic novels, Mat Groom, Nigeria, Nnedi Okorafor
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2018 Diversity Challenge Final Tally
In 2018, I did the diversity challenge from Pam at an Unconventional Librarian. Although she’s a children’s and YA book blogger, I’ve included some of my diverse adult reading as well – I’ll note if that’s the case. I realized … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Challenges, Lists
Tagged 2018 Diversity Reading Challenge, diversity
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