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Tomi Adeyemi, bestselling YA author of the Legacy of Orisha books, was one of 9 young creators featured in the three-part Hulu special Your Attention Please, which focuses on bringing youthful black voices and experiences to the forefront. Brought to social media in two parts, the short video shows Adeyemi creating a magic of her […]
After eagerly devouring Tomi Adeyemi‘s debut novel Children of Blood and Bone, YA readers have been waiting rather impatiently for any new details they can get on the sequel, Children of Virtue and Vengeance, including its cover. Well, it’s finally here and it’s worth the wait! Fierce Reads revealed the stunning cover design by Sarah […]
Tomi Adeyemi‘s Children of Blood and Bone made huge waves when it was published last March, so it was no surprise when the YA debut was optioned for film. Continuing on its relatively fast track of success, the novel’s adaptation already has some major updates! Rick Famuyiwa, the critically-acclaimed director of Dope, Our Family Wedding, […]
This morning, the Oscars of Children’s Publishing were announced! The American Library Association’s Youth Media Awards are considered the true mark of excellence in kids and young adult literature, and this year, some fantastic titles and authors were awarded at the ceremony. Here are some of the YA authors who were recognized at the event! […]
See who took home the major categories, including “Best of the Best,” at the Goodreads Choice Awards! The 2018 Goodreads Choice Awards winners were announced this morning and once again, Young Adult lit proved to be a be hit among readers this year! The fan-decided contest has two categories that are strictly for Young Adult […]
CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE author Tomi Adeyemi is just like us. She loves Harry Potter, 90s music, and she’s into anime! We got a chance to spend some time with first-time author Tomi Adeyemi to talk about her bestselling debut novel Children of Blood and Bone, working with Temple Hill productions on a movie […]
CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE author Tomi Adeyemi talks about the book on Jimmy Fallon! Tomi Adeyemi‘s epic fantasy Children of Blood and Bone was The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon‘s Summer Reads pick for 2018! After devouring the book alongside fans, Fallon invited the author on to the show to discuss! Tomi and Jimmy […]