Tomi Adeyemi
Tomi Adeyemi was born on August 1st, 1993 and is currently 32 years old. Tomi Adeyemi was born in USA.
Tomi Adeyemi is known for writing in the Fantasy, Young Adult Fiction, and Literary Fiction genres.
Tomi Adeyemi is the author of the Legacy of Orïsha series which currently consists of 3 novels. The Legacy of Orïsha series started in 2018 with the novel Children of Blood and Bone. The most recently released novel in the Legacy of Orïsha series was Children of Anguish and Anarchy which was released in 2024. There are no upcoming novels for the Legacy of Orïsha series.
Tomi Adeyemi has also written one Non-Fiction book called, Awaken the Magic: A Children of Blood and Bone Journal.
Tomi Adeyemi: Awards & Accolades
Adeyemi's books have won multiple awards, Children of Blood and Bone won the Goodreads Awards, Best Debut Author, in 2018 as well as the BookBrowse Awards - Best Young Adult Book in 2018, Hugo Award - Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book in 2019, Audie Award - Audiobook of the Year in 2019, Waterstones - Children's Older Fiction Book of the Year in 2019.
Tomi Adeyemi books have also been nominated for multiple awards, Children of Blood and Bone was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction, in 2018 as well as the Kirkus Prize - Best Young Readers' Literature in 2018, British Book Awards - Children's Book of the Year in 2019, British Fantasy Award - Best Newcomer (the Sydney J. Bounds Award) in 2019. Children of Virtue and Vengeance was nominated for the Goodreads Awards, Best Young Adult Fantasy and Science Fiction, in 2020.
Tomi Adeyemi: Lists & Other Mentions
- Children of Virtue and Vengeance was the Good Morning America Book Club December 2019 Pick.
- Children of Blood and Bone was a Time Magazine: The 100 Best YA Books of All Time Selection in 2021 and a Refinery29: The Ultimate Book Bucket List Selection in 2023.
The Legacy of Orïsha Series was listed on Audible's The Top 100 Book Series of All Time list in 2024.
Related Authors
Fans of Tomi Adeyemi also enjoy these authors:
- Ursula K. Le Guin, author of the Earthsea Cycle Series.
- Robin McKinley, author of: Sunshine.
- Philip Pullman, author of the His Dark Materials Series.
- Victoria Aveyard, author of the Red Queen Series.
- Adrienne Young, author of the Fable Series.
- Laini Taylor, author of the Daughter of Smoke & Bone Series.
- Scarlett St. Clair, author of the Hades & Persephone Series.
- Adam Silvera, author of the Death-Cast Series.
- P.C. Cast, author of the House Of Night Series.
- Tricia Levenseller, author of: The Shadows Between Us.
Tomi Adeyemi: F.A.Q
When was Tomi Adeyemi Born? How old is Tomi Adeyemi?
Tomi Adeyemi was born on August 1st, 1993. Tomi Adeyemi is currently 32 years old.
Where was Tomi Adeyemi Born?
Tomi Adeyemi was born in USA and is American.
What book awards has Tomi Adeyemi won?
Children of Blood and Bone: Goodreads Awards Best Debut Author (2018), BookBrowse Awards Best Young Adult Book (2018), Hugo Award Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book (2019), Audie Award Audiobook of the Year (2019), Waterstones Children's Older Fiction Book of the Year (2019).
What was the first book Tomi Adeyemi wrote?
The first book written by Tomi Adeyemi was Children of Blood and Bone, published in 2018.
What was the most recent book Tomi Adeyemi wrote?
Her most recently released work was Children of Anguish and Anarchy on June 25th, 2024.
What is the most popular book by Tomi Adeyemi?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Tomi Adeyemi book is
Children of Blood and Bone. Here are her most popular books:
- Children of Blood and Bone (8.17)
- Children of Virtue and Vengeance (8.58)
- Children of Anguish and Anarchy (7.5)
- The Garden (5.33)
What genres does Tomi Adeyemi Write?
Tomi Adeyemi primarily writes in the Fantasy, Literary Fiction, and Young Adult Fiction genres. Her work includes sub-genres such as Young Adult Fantasy Fiction, Epic / High Fantasy, and Coming-of-Age.
Are there upcoming new books by Tomi Adeyemi?
Tomi Adeyemi has a new book coming out on September 29th, 2026 called
The Siren.
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How many books has Tomi Adeyemi written?
Tomi Adeyemi has written 6 books. 3 books in the Legacy of Orïsha Series, 1 book in the Into Shadow Series, 1 Standalone Novel, 1 Non-Fiction Books.