Nnedi Okorafor, author portrait
© Anyaugo Okorafor

Nnedi Okorafor

Nnedi Okorafor is an international award-winning New York Times–bestselling writer of science fiction and fantasy for adults, young adults, and children. The more specific terms for her works are africanfuturism and africanjujuism. Born in the United States to Nigerian immigrant parents, Nnedi is known for drawing from African cultures to create captivating stories with unforgettable characters and evocative settings. Nnedi's works have received the World Fantasy, Nebula, Eisner, Lodestar, Nommo, and Hugo Awards, amongst others. Nnedi holds a PhD in Literature and two Master's Degrees (Journalism and Literature), and lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her daughter Anyaugo. Learn more at nnedi.com.
The Daughter Who Remains
One Way Witch
She Who Knows
Like Thunder
Shadow Speaker
Noor
Who Fears Death
Binti: The Complete Trilogy
The Book of Phoenix

Books

The Daughter Who Remains
One Way Witch
She Who Knows
Like Thunder
Shadow Speaker
Noor
Who Fears Death
Binti: The Complete Trilogy
The Book of Phoenix

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