Geffen Award
1 appearances
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Edition 22 (2021) Excellence Award
Tomi Adeyemi
トミ アデイェミ
Tomi Adeyemi
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1993-08-01 （United States）
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Chicago → Los Angeles, California → New York City
Career
- Occupations
- Writer, Creative writing coach
- Active Years
- 2018-2024
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinsdale Central High School | — | — | — | 2008-2011 | United States |
| Harvard University | — | English Literature | 名誉学位 | — | United States |
Hinsdale Central High School
Period:
2008-2011
Year of Graduation:
2011
Country:
United States
Young Scholars scholarship
Harvard University
English Literature
Degree:
名誉学位
Country:
United States
Honors degree in English Literature
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Andre Norton Award | Children of Blood and Bone | Young Adult Science Fiction and Fantasy | Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association | 受賞 |
| 2019 | Lodestar Award | Children of Blood and Bone | Best Young Adult Book | Hugo Awards | 受賞 |
| 2019 | Waterstones Children's Book Prize | Children of Blood and Bone | — | Waterstones | 受賞 |
Andre Norton Award
2018
Work:
Children of Blood and Bone
Category:
Young Adult Science Fiction and Fantasy
Organization:
Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association
Result:
受賞
Lodestar Award
2019
Work:
Children of Blood and Bone
Category:
Best Young Adult Book
Organization:
Hugo Awards
Result:
受賞
Waterstones Children's Book Prize
2019
Work:
Children of Blood and Bone
Organization:
Waterstones
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Children of Blood and Bone
2018 Young adult fantasyThe first book in the Legacy of Orïsha trilogy. Protagonist Zélie fights a monarchy to restore magic to her people.
Black Lives MatterNigerian heritageYoruba mythologyMagic and oppression
Adaptations
- [Film] Children of Blood and Bone / Gina Prince-Bythewood
Children of Virtue and Vengeance
2019 Young adult fantasyThe second book in the Legacy of Orïsha trilogy.
RevengeVirtueWar
Children of Anguish and Anarchy
2024 Young adult fantasyThe final book in the Legacy of Orïsha trilogy.
AnguishAnarchyFreedom
Bibliography
- Children of Blood and Bone (2018)
- Children of Virtue and Vengeance (2019)
- Children of Anguish and Anarchy (2024)
- Awaken the Magic (2020)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Vivid fantasy world-buildingIncorporation of African cultureCompelling characters
- Recurring Motifs
- Loss and restoration of magicOppression and resistanceRediscovery of heritage
Legacy
Pioneering figure in YA fantasy, acclaimed for bringing Nigerian heritage to fantasy, achieving massive commercial success.
In Popular Culture
- Film adaptation in development by Paramount Pictures
Quotes
-
I want a little Black girl to pick up my book one day and see herself as the star.
Source: Interview (2018)
Trivia
- Born to Nigerian immigrant parents
- Harvard English Lit graduate
- Honed debut via Pitch Wars