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Aaaand nnedis novel who fears death has been optioned by hbo and is in development as a tv series with george rr martin as executive producer. Nnedimma nkemdili nnedi okorafor formerly okoraformbachu. Henry holt books for young readers will release tomi adeyemis debut novel children of blood and bone, the first of a. Muchhonored nnedi okorafor, winner of the hugo, nebula and world fantasy awards, merges real images of nigeria with a unique world she creates. Nnedi okorafor currently resides with her loving family in the state of illinois. Pick up your own copy of akata witch by nnedi okorafor affiliate link.
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