Tag Archives: Nigerian fantasy

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

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Katy K.

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

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Katy K.

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

Posted on September 6, 2024 by Katy K.

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

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Katy K.

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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