Nnedi Okorafor

WHEN?

OCTOBER 25, 2018

5:30-6:15 p.m. Reception and Opening

6:15-7:00 p.m. Nnedi Okorafor, “The Many Faces of Fiction”

7:00-7:30 p.m. Discussion and Q&A

7:30-8:30 p.m. Book signing

WHERE?

McNamara Alumni Center | 200 SE Oak St | Minneapolis, MN 55455

Free and open to the public. CEUs available

For parking and directions see: http://campusmaps.umn.edu/

5:30-6:15 p.m. Reception and Opening

6:15-7:00 p.m. Nnedi Okorafor, “The Many Faces of Fiction”

7:00-7:30 p.m. Discussion and Q&A

7:30-8:30 p.m. Book signing

Nnedi Okorafor is an international award-winning author of Africa-based science fiction and fantasy. Born in the United States to two Nigerian immigrant parents, she is known for weaving African culture into evocative settings, memorable characters, and wonder-filled plots. Nnedi’s books for the young audience include, among others, the Binti series, Akata Witch, The Shadow Speaker and Akata Warrior. She’s currently the author of the Black Panther comics in Marvel’s latest series Wakanda Forever. Nnedi’s World Fantasy Award winning novel Who Fears Death is currently adapted by HBO into a TV series produced by Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin.