Nnedi Okorafor
Nnedimma Nkemdili "Nnedi" Okorafor is a Nigerian American writer of science fiction and fantasy for both children and adults. She is best known for her Binti Series and her novels Who Fears Death, Zahrah the Windseeker, Akata Witch, Akata Warrior, Lagoon and Remote Control. She has also written for comics and film.
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- Born in
- Cincinnati
- Educated at
- University of Illinois ChicagoHomewood-Flossmoor High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Hugo Award for Best Graphic Story🏆 Locus Award for Best Young Adult Book🏆 OkayAfrica 100 Women🏆 Eisner Award for Best Graphic Album — Reprint🏆 Imaginales award for best foreign-language novel
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1974
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