Afrofuturism and Afrofantasy

Mirage

by Daud, Somaiya

Book - 2018

Mirage is the perfect blend of sci-fi and fantasy, perfect for fans of Cinder by Marissa Meyer. Amani is kidnapped by droids and forced to become the body...Show more Mirage is the perfect blend of sci-fi and fantasy, perfect for fans of Cinder by Marissa Meyer. Amani is kidnapped by droids and forced to become the body double for Princess Maram. Surrounded by her enemies, she walks a fine line as she hopes to support the rebellion and find a way back to her family. [Also available in Audiobook CD and eAudiobook via cloudLibrary.] Show less

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The Awakening

by Epps, Omar

Book - 2022

In a post-apocalyptic New York, three Nubian teenagers who live in poverty discover they have supernatural abilities. Now, they must decide how they want to use them. A fresh sci-fi that explores themes of classism and environmental racism. In a post-apocalyptic New York, three Nubian teenagers who live in poverty discover they have supernatural abilities. Now, they must decide how they want to use them. A fresh sci-fi that explores themes of classism and environmental racism. Show less

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E.X.O.: The Legend of Wale Williams Vol. 1

Issues #1-15

by Okupe, Roye

Downloadable Graphic Novel - 2021

Returning to Lagos, Nigeria, after five years, Wale Williams finds the city overrun by a violent group called The Creed. To save his home, he must don an ...Show more Returning to Lagos, Nigeria, after five years, Wale Williams finds the city overrun by a violent group called The Creed. To save his home, he must don an E.X.O. super-suit created by his father and become the superhero he never wanted to be. An action-packed and hard-hitting addition to the Marvel universe. Show less

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War Girls

by Onyebuchi, Tochi

Book - 2019

Two sisters torn apart by war cross paths again, but this time they are fighting on opposing sides. This Sci-Fi novel is set in a futuristic Nigeria and d...Show more Two sisters torn apart by war cross paths again, but this time they are fighting on opposing sides. This Sci-Fi novel is set in a futuristic Nigeria and draws parallels to the 1960s Nigerian Civil War. It discusses many real-world issues, such as colonization, climate change, and the many injustices of war. [Also available in eBook and eAudiobook via cloudLibrary.] Show less

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Okoye to the People

A Black Panther Novel

by Zoboi, Ibi Aanu

Book - 2022

The acclaimed author of Pride, Ibi Zoboi, brings us insight into the background fan favourite character, Okoye. Having just joined the Dora Milaje, Okoye ...Show more The acclaimed author of Pride, Ibi Zoboi, brings us insight into the background fan favourite character, Okoye. Having just joined the Dora Milaje, Okoye is sent to New York City on her first mission. [Also available in eBook and eAudiobook via Hoopla.] Show less

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Buckhead

by Shobo

Graphic Novel - 2022

After moving to the small town of Buckhead, Toba and his new friends must enter the VR game his parents created to save Buckhead citizens from an angry spirit from Yoruban mythology. [Also available in eBook via Hoopla.] After moving to the small town of Buckhead, Toba and his new friends must enter the VR game his parents created to save Buckhead citizens from an angry spirit from Yoruban mythology. [Also available in eBook via Hoopla.] Show less

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The Upper World

by Fadugba, Femi

eBook - 2021

A time-bending sci-fi thriller that fans of Miles Morales won't be able to put down. After an accident, sixteen-year-old Esso can now see past and future ...Show more A time-bending sci-fi thriller that fans of Miles Morales won't be able to put down. After an accident, sixteen-year-old Esso can now see past and future timelines, so he tries to prevent future tragedies from occurring. Fifteen years later, Rhia is trying to solve her mother's disappearance and her new tutor, Dr. Esso, might know more than he's letting on. [Also available in Print and as an eAudiobook via Hoopla.] Show less

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Raybearer

by Ifueko, Jordan

Book - 2020

Tarisai was born and raised for one purpose: to kill the prince. Magically bound to this mission, she must compete to earn a spot on the Crown Prince’s Co...Show more Tarisai was born and raised for one purpose: to kill the prince. Magically bound to this mission, she must compete to earn a spot on the Crown Prince’s Council and get close to him. A sweeping fantasy perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir and Rena Barron. [Also available in eBook and eAudiobook via cloudLibrary.] Show less

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The Gilded Ones

by Forna, Namina

Book - 2020

At her Ritual of Purity, a ceremony all 16-year-old girls in the kingdom of Otera must endure, Adiah bleeds gold, marking her as impure. Choosing to join ...Show more At her Ritual of Purity, a ceremony all 16-year-old girls in the kingdom of Otera must endure, Adiah bleeds gold, marking her as impure. Choosing to join a team of other ‘impure’ young women, or Alakai, who defend the kingdom against deathshrieks, Adiah begins to question what it really means to be an Alakai and the truth behind why society shuns the girls who bleed gold. A fierce Afrofantasy with feminism at its core. [Also available in eBook via cloudLibrary.] Show less

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Goddess Crown

by Lapite, Shade

Book - 2023

A suspenseful Afrofantasy full of court intrigue, betrayal, and secrets. Raised in secret, Kalothia’s search for her birth parents finds her in the middle...Show more A suspenseful Afrofantasy full of court intrigue, betrayal, and secrets. Raised in secret, Kalothia’s search for her birth parents finds her in the middle of the King of Galla’s court, where she learns she is the rightful heir to the throne. Now, she must learn to navigate a court full of power-hungry nobles and prove her worth in a patriarchy that looks down upon women. [Also available in eBook via cloudLibrary.] Show less

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