Nnedi Okorafor

Nnedi Okorafor

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August 12th, 2025: The Space Cat (Standalone)

One Way Witch (She Who Knows, #2) was the most recently released book by Nnedi Okorafor, on April 29th, 2025.

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Nnedi Okorafor Stats: The highest rated book by Nnedi Okorafor on Book Notification is Kindred, a Graphic Novel novel. The second-highest rated book is Remote Control, a Standalone novel.

The most read book by Nnedi Okorafor on Book Notification is Binti, the first novel in the Binti series. The second most read book is Home (Binti #2).

Below is a complete list of Nnedi Okorafor books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Nnedi Okorafor is the Binti Series.

List of Akata Witch / Nsibidi Scripts Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7.3
Akata Witch / What Sunny Saw in the Flames
2011
Go
2
9
Akata Warrior / Sunny and the Mysteries of Osisi
2017
Go
3
The Scenic Route
2021
Go
4
Akata Woman
2022
Go

List of Antar Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Antar
2018
Go
2
Antar #1
2018
Go

List of Binti Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
Binti
2015
Go
2
8
Home
2017
Go
3
7.8
The Night Masquerade
2018
Go

List of Black Stars Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
The Visit (By: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie)
2021
Go
2
9
These Alien Skies (By: C.T. Rwizi)
2021
Go
3
10
We Travel the Spaceways ( By: Victor LaValle)
2021
Go
4
7
2043...(A Merman I Should Turn to Be) (By: Nisi Shawl)
2021
Go
5
10
The Black Pages
2021
Go
6
9
Clap Back (By: Nalo Hopkinson)
2021
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List of The Desert Magician's Duology Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8
The Shadow Speaker
2007
Go
2
Like Thunder
2023
Go

List of Far Reaches Collection Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.7
Slow Time Between the Stars ( By: John Scalzi)
2023
Go
2
8
How It Unfolds (By: James S. A. Corey)
2023
Go
3
8.5
The Long Game ( By: Ann Leckie)
2023
Go
4
6
Void ( By: Veronica Roth)
2023
Go
5
8
Falling Bodies (By: Rebecca Roanhorse)
2023
Go
6
10
Just Out of Jupiter's Reach
2023
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List of LaGuardia Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
LaGuardia
2019
Go

List of She Who Knows Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
She Who Knows
2024
Go
2
One Way Witch
2025
Go

List of Who Fears Death Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
Who Fears Death
2010
Go
2
8
The Book of Phoenix
2015
Go

List of Octavia E. Butler Graphic Novels in Publication Order (with Octavia E. Butler)

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9
Kindred (With: Octavia E. Butler, Damian Duffy)
2017
Go
2
Parable of the Sower (By: Octavia E. Butler, Damian Duffy)
2020
Go
3
Parable of the Talents (By: Octavia E. Butler, Damian Duffy, David Brame)
2025
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List of Standalone Novels in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Zahrah the Windseeker
2005
Go
2
8
Lagoon
2014
Go
3
8.4
Remote Control
2019
Go
4
Ikenga
2020
Go
5
6
Noor
2021
Go
6
10
Death of the Author
2025
Go
7
The Space Cat
2025
Go

List of Short Stories/Novellas in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Long Juju Man
2009
Go
2
10
Hello, Moto
2011
Go
3
The Girl with the Magic Hands
2013
Go

List of Picture Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
Chicken in the Kitchen
2015
Go

List of Collections in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
Kabu Kabu
2013
Go

List of Graphic Novels in Publication Order (with Octavia E. Butler)

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
9
Kindred (With: Octavia E. Butler, Damian Duffy)
2017
Go
2
10
Black Panther: Long Live the King
2018
Go
3
Wakanda Forever
2018
Go
4
Shuri, Vol. 2
2019
Go
5
8
Shuri: Wakanda Forever
2020
Go
6
After the Rain
2021
Go
7
Marvel-Verse: Shuri (With: Jonathan Maberry, Luciano Vecchio, Mario Del Pennino, Leonardo Romero, Arianna Florean, Vita Ayala, Eve Ewing)
2022
Go

List of Non-Fiction Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Broken Places & Outer Spaces
2019
Go

List of Wakanda Forever Comic Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Amazing Spider-Man: Wakanda Forever #1
2018
Go
2
X-Men: Wakanda Forever #1
2018
Go
3
Avengers: Wakanda Forever #1
2018
Go

List of AfroSF Books in Publication Order

Sci-fi anthologies featuring diverse African writers, exploring futuristic themes rooted in African cultures and perspectives.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
AfroSF
2012
Go
2
AfroSFv2 (By: Tade Thompson, Nick Wood, Efe Tokunbo Okogu, Dilman Dila, Mame Bougouma Diene, Ivor W. Hartmann, Andrew Dakalira)
2015
Go
3
AfroSFv3 (By: Wole Talabi, Biram Mboob, T.L. Huchu, Dilman Dila, Mame Bougouma Diene, Masimba Musodza, Ivor W. Hartmann, Cristy Zinn, Mandisi Nkomo, Gabriella Muwanga, Stephen Embleton, Mazi Nwonwu, Andrew C. Dakalira)
2018
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List of Akashic Noir Books in Publication Order

Features dark crime stories set in different cities or regions, each written by local authors who capture the gritty vibe of their location.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
San Francisco Noir
2002
Go
2
Seattle Noir
2003
Go
3
Bronx Noir
2003
Go
4
Brooklyn Noir
2004
Go
5
Brooklyn Noir 2
2005
Go
6
Chicago Noir
2005
Go
7
Manhattan Noir
2006
Go
8
Miami Noir: The Classics
2006
Go
9
D.C. Noir
2006
Go
10
Baltimore Noir
2006
Go
11
Twin Cities Noir
2006
Go
12
London Noir
2006
Go
13
10
New Orleans Noir
2007
Go
14
Los Angeles Noir
2007
Go
15
Wall Street Noir
2007
Go
16
Havana Noir
2007
Go
17
Detroit Noir
2007
Go
18
Brooklyn Noir 3: Nothing But the Truth
2008
Go
19
Toronto Noir
2008
Go
20
Las Vegas Noir
2008
Go
21
Manhattan Noir 2
2008
Go
22
Paris Noir
2008
Go
23
Istanbul Noir
2008
Go
24
Boston Noir
2009
Go
25
Rome Noir
2009
Go
26
San Francisco Noir 2
2009
Go
27
Portland Noir
2009
Go
28
6
Delhi Noir
2009
Go
29
6
Phoenix Noir
2009
Go
30
Los Angeles Noir 2
2010
Go
31
Mexico City Noir
2010
Go
32
Richmond Noir
2010
Go
33
Orange County Noir
2010
Go
34
Indian Country Noir
2010
Go
35
Moscow Noir
2010
Go
36
Lone Star Noir
2010
Go
37
Philadelphia Noir
2010
Go
38
Haiti Noir
2010
Go
39
Copenhagen Noir
2010
Go
40
Pittsburgh Noir
2011
Go
41
San Diego Noir
2011
Go
42
Barcelona Noir
2011
Go
43
4
Cape Cod Noir
2011
Go
44
Staten Island Noir
2012
Go
45
Mumbai Noir
2012
Go
46
Long Island Noir
2012
Go
47
Venice Noir
2012
Go
48
Kingston Noir
2012
Go
49
St. Petersburg Noir
2012
Go
50
Kansas City Noir
2012
Go
51
Boston Noir 2
2012
Go
52
Manila Noir
2013
Go
53
Buffalo Noir
2013
Go
54
Dallas Noir
2013
Go
55
Haiti Noir 2
2013
Go
56
Singapore Noir
2014
Go
57
Prison Noir
2014
Go
58
Tel Aviv Noir
2014
Go
59
Tehran Noir
2014
Go
60
10
Belfast Noir
2014
Go
61
Helsinki Noir
2014
Go
62
Providence Noir
2015
Go
63
Chicago Noir: The Classics
2015
Go
64
Memphis Noir
2015
Go
65
Zagreb Noir
2015
Go
66
Marseille Noir
2015
Go
67
Beirut Noir
2015
Go
68
Stockholm Noir
2016
Go
69
Brussels Noir
2016
Go
70
Mississippi Noir
2016
Go
71
St. Louis Noir
2016
Go
72
Prague Noir
2016
Go
73
San Juan Noir
2016
Go
74
Oakland Noir
2017
Go
75
Trinidad Noir
2017
Go
76
Atlanta Noir
2017
Go
77
New Haven Noir
2017
Go
78
Montana Noir
2017
Go
79
Buenos Aires Noir
2017
Go
80
Montreal Noir
2017
Go
81
Berlin Noir
2018
Go
82
São Paulo Noir
2018
Go
83
6
Santa Cruz Noir
2018
Go
84
Lagos Noir
2018
Go
85
Marrakech Noir
2018
Go
86
Baghdad Noir
2018
Go
87
Vancouver Noir
2018
Go
88
Sydney Noir
2018
Go
89
Hong Kong Noir
2018
Go
90
Amsterdam Noir
2019
Go
91
Houston Noir
2019
Go
92
Columbus Noir
2020
Go
93
Santa Fe Noir
2020
Go
94
Alabama Noir
2020
Go
95
7
Addis Ababa Noir
2020
Go
96
Tampa Bay Noir
2020
Go
97
Belgrade Noir
2020
Go
98
Palm Springs Noir
2021
Go
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List of The WisCon Chronicles Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The WisCon Chronicles, Vol. 2
2008
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2
The Wiscon Chronicles, Vol.3: Carnival of Feminist SF
2009
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3
The WisCon Chronicles, Volume 4
2010
Go
4
The Wiscon Chronicles Volume 5
2011
Go
5
The WisCon Chronicles Vol. 6: Futures of Feminism and Fandom
2012
Go
6
The Wiscon Chronicles Vol 7: Shattering Ableist Narratives
2013
Go
7
The WisCon Chronicles, Vol.9
2015
Go
8
The WisCon Chronicles 11
2017
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List of Nnedi Okorafor Anthologies in Publication Order

#ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
San Francisco Noir
2002
Go
2
Seattle Noir
2003
Go
3
Bronx Noir
2003
Go
4
Reading the Bones
2004
Go
5
Brooklyn Noir
2004
Go
6
Brooklyn Noir 2
2005
Go
7
Chicago Noir
2005
Go
8
Miami Noir: The Classics
2006
Go
9
Baltimore Noir
2006
Go
10
Twin Cities Noir
2006
Go
11
London Noir
2006
Go
12
Los Angeles Noir
2007
Go
13
Wall Street Noir
2007
Go
14
Havana Noir
2007
Go
15
Detroit Noir
2007
Go
16
Brooklyn Noir 3: Nothing But the Truth
2008
Go
17
Toronto Noir
2008
Go
18
The WisCon Chronicles, Vol. 2
2008
Go
19
Boston Noir
2009
Go
20
The Wiscon Chronicles, Vol.3: Carnival of Feminist SF
2009
Go
21
6
Delhi Noir
2009
Go
22
6
Phoenix Noir
2009
Go
23
Mexico City Noir
2010
Go
24
Richmond Noir
2010
Go
25
Orange County Noir
2010
Go
26
The WisCon Chronicles, Volume 4
2010
Go
27
Indian Country Noir
2010
Go
28
Moscow Noir
2010
Go
29
Lone Star Noir
2010
Go
30
Philadelphia Noir
2010
Go
31
Haiti Noir
2010
Go
32
Pittsburgh Noir
2011
Go
33
Barcelona Noir
2011
Go
34
4
Cape Cod Noir
2011
Go
35
The Wiscon Chronicles Volume 5
2011
Go
36
Lightspeed: Year One
2011
Go
37
Staten Island Noir
2012
Go
38
6
Some of the Best from Tor.com, 2011 edition
2012
Go
39
Long Island Noir
2012
Go
40
The WisCon Chronicles Vol. 6: Futures of Feminism and Fandom
2012
Go
41
Venice Noir
2012
Go
42
Kingston Noir
2012
Go
43
St. Petersburg Noir
2012
Go
44
Kansas City Noir
2012
Go
45
Clarkesworld: Year Three
2013
Go
46
The Wiscon Chronicles Vol 7: Shattering Ableist Narratives
2013
Go
47
After the End
2013
Go
48
Buffalo Noir
2013
Go
49
Year's Best Young Adult Speculative Fiction 2013
2013
Go
50
Haiti Noir 2
2013
Go
51
Long Hidden
2014
Go
52
Robot Uprisings
2014
Go
53
Singapore Noir
2014
Go
54
Tel Aviv Noir
2014
Go
55
Fantasy For Good: A Charitable Anthology
2014
Go
56
Providence Noir
2015
Go
57
Sisters of the Revolution
2015
Go
58
The WisCon Chronicles, Vol.9
2015
Go
59
Zagreb Noir
2015
Go
60
Marseille Noir
2015
Go
61
Beirut Noir
2015
Go
62
African Monsters
2015
Go
63
Stockholm Noir
2016
Go
64
Brussels Noir
2016
Go
65
The Year's Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Novellas 2016
2016
Go
66
Tor.com Collection: Season 1
2016
Go
67
Mississippi Noir
2016
Go
68
St. Louis Noir
2016
Go
69
Prague Noir
2016
Go
70
The Djinn Falls in Love and Other Stories
2017
Go
71
Oakland Noir
2017
Go
72
Trinidad Noir
2017
Go
73
The WisCon Chronicles 11
2017
Go
74
New Haven Noir
2017
Go
75
Montana Noir
2017
Go
76
8.7
Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View
2017
Go
77
Buenos Aires Noir
2017
Go
78
Infinite Stars
2017
Go
79
Montreal Noir
2017
Go
80
A Year Without a Winter
2018
Go
81
São Paulo Noir
2018
Go
82
6
Santa Cruz Noir
2018
Go
83
Twelve Tomorrows
2018
Go
84
Vancouver Noir
2018
Go
85
Hong Kong Noir
2018
Go
86
Amsterdam Noir
2019
Go
87
Tor.com Publishing Editorial Spotlight #2: A Selection of Novellas
2019
Go
88
Columbus Noir
2020
Go
89
7
Addis Ababa Noir
2020
Go
90
Growing Up Chicago
2022
Go
91
Wonder Woman Black & Gold
2022
Go
92
8
Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror
2023
Go
93
The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy 2025
2025
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Nnedi Okorafor

Nnedi Okorafor (Nnedimma Nkemdili "Nnedi" Okorafor (formerly Okorafor-Mbachu)) was born on April 8th, 1974 and is currently 51 years old. Nnedi Okorafor was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.

Nnedi Okorafor is probably best known for her Standalone Novels. There are currently 7 novels available. The first standalone was released in 2005 with the novel Zahrah the Windseeker. The most recently released novel was Death of the Author which was released in 2025.

Nnedi Okorafor has also written the Graphic Novels series which has 7 books including Kindred and Black Panther: Long Live the King.

Nnedi Okorafor: Awards & Accolades

Okorafor's books have won multiple awards, Who Fears Death won the World Fantasy Award, Novel, in 2011. Binti won the Hugo Award, Best Novella, in 2016. Kindred won the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel, in 2017. Akata Warrior / Sunny and the Mysteries of Osisi won the Hugo Award, Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book, in 2018. LaGuardia won the Hugo Award, Best Graphic Story/Comic, in 2020. Akata Woman won the Hugo Award, Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book, in 2023.

The following novels by Nnedi Okorafor were nominated for these awards:

  • Reading the Bones: World Fantasy Award, Anthology (2005). World Fantasy Award, Anthology (2005).
  • The Shadow Speaker: Otherwise Award, Best Science Fiction (2007).
  • Who Fears Death: Otherwise Award, Best Science Fiction (2010).
  • Lagoon: Otherwise Award, Best Science Fiction (2014).
  • Long Hidden: World Fantasy Award, Anthology (2015).
  • The Book of Phoenix: Arthur C. Clarke Award, Best Science Fiction Novel (2016).
  • Binti: British Fantasy Award, Best Novella (2016).
  • African Monsters: British Fantasy Award, Best Anthology (2016).
  • Home: Goodreads Awards, Best Science Fiction (2017). Hugo Award, Best Novella (2018).
  • The Djinn Falls in Love and Other Stories: World Fantasy Award, Anthology (2018).
  • The Night Masquerade: Goodreads Awards, Best Science Fiction (2018). British Fantasy Award, Best Novella (2019). Hugo Award, Best Novella (2019).
  • Black Panther: Long Live the King: Hugo Award, Best Graphic Story/Comic (2019).
  • Kabu Kabu: Audie Award, Best Short Stories or Collections (2020).
  • Remote Control: Goodreads Awards, Best Science Fiction (2021). Alex Awards, Best Book (2022).
  • Ikenga: Edgar Award, Best Juvenile (2021).

Related Authors

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  1. Martha Wells, author of the Murderbot Diaries Series.
  2. Neil Gaiman, author of the American Gods Series.
  3. John Scalzi, author of the Old Man's War Series.
  4. Andy Weir, author of the novel: Project Hail Mary.
  5. Brandon Sanderson, author of the Mistborn Series.

Nnedi Okorafor: F.A.Q

When was Nnedi Okorafor Born? How old is Nnedi Okorafor?

Nnedi Okorafor was born on April 8th, 1974. Nnedi Okorafor is currently 51 years old.

Where was Nnedi Okorafor Born?

Nnedi Okorafor was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA and is American.

What book awards has Nnedi Okorafor won?

Who Fears Death: World Fantasy Award Novel (2011).
Binti: Hugo Award Best Novella (2016).
Kindred: Bram Stoker Awards Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel (2017).
Akata Warrior / Sunny and the Mysteries of Osisi : Hugo Award Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book (2018).
LaGuardia: Hugo Award Best Graphic Story/Comic (2020).
Akata Woman: Hugo Award Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book (2023).

What was the first book Nnedi Okorafor wrote?

The first book written by Nnedi Okorafor was Zahrah the Windseeker, published in 2005.

What was the most recent book Nnedi Okorafor wrote?

Her most recently released work was One Way Witch on April 29th, 2025.

Will there be any more books by Nnedi Okorafor?

Nnedi Okorafor has a new book coming out on August 12th, 2025 called The Space Cat.

How many books has Nnedi Okorafor written?

Nnedi Okorafor has written 43 books across 22 series, excluding contributions to anthologies.
  • 4 books in the Akata Witch / Nsibidi Scripts Series
  • 2 books in the Antar Series
  • 3 books in the Binti Series
  • 1 book in the Black Stars Series
  • 2 books in The Desert Magician's Duology Series
  • 1 book in the Far Reaches Collection Series
  • 1 book in the LaGuardia Series
  • 2 books in the She Who Knows Series
  • 2 books in the Who Fears Death Series
  • 1 Octavia E. Butler Graphic Novels
  • 7 Standalone Novels
  • 3 Short Stories/Novellas
  • 1 Picture Books
  • 1 Collections
  • 7 Graphic Novels
  • 1 Non-Fiction Books
  • 3 books in the Wakanda Forever Comic Series
  • 1 book in the AfroSF Series
  • 1 book in the Akashic Noir Series

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