Tag Archives: Nigerian fantasy

Book Round-Up Middle Grade-Teen: September-October 2025

Brief thoughts on the middle grade and teen books I read in September and October, including books by Jeanne Birdsall, Graci Kim, Mike Curato, and Akwaeke Emezi. Continue reading

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Monthly Book Round-Up Middle Grade-Adult: August 2025

Brief thoughts on the books I read in August, including books by E.K. Johnston, Intisar Khanani, Rboin Wall Kimmerer, and Nnedi Okorafor. Continue reading

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Discover Nigerian Fantasy: Middle Grade and Teen Picks

Whether you’re exploring your own heritage or looking for something new to you, there is so much magic to be found in these Nigerian-inspired fantasy books – 6 middle grade and 5 YA. Continue reading

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Adia Kelbara and the Circle of Shamans by Isi Hendrix

This is the last book I read for the Cybils this year – and it’s a lovely play on standard magic school tropes. It’s from Nigerian-British author Isi Hendrix, and has a lovely UK cover as well.  Adia Kelbara and the … Continue reading

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