Tomi Adeyemi – Nigerian-American writer, author of Children of Blood and Bone and Children of Virtue and Vengeance, a leading voice in Afrofantasy. Blending Yoruba mythology with themes of oppression and resilience, she redefined YA fantasy. Her debut became an instant bestseller and sparked global interest in African-inspired stories.
📚 Landed a seven-figure deal for her debut trilogy. 🌍 Inspired by Yoruba myths and legends. 🎬 Children of Blood and Bone is being adapted by Disney. 🔥 Critics dubbed it “the African Harry Potter.” ✈️ Studied Afro-Brazilian religions on a fellowship in Brazil. 🎤 Known as a passionate speaker who encourages young writers. 💡 Advocates literature as a tool against racial injustice. 📖 Grew up loving fantasy but never saw heroes who looked like her. 🚀 Her debut was described as a “literary explosion.” 😂 Once joked her characters “outrun her on the page.” 😅 Fans affectionately call her the “mother of magic.”