5/19/2023 0 Comments Nnedi okorafor binti trilogy![]() ![]() The series introduces readers to Okorafor’s unique brand of “Africanfuturism.” Set on Earth and in space, it tells the story of a young woman from Namibia who negotiates the stress of leaving home and heading off to college, confronting past tradition and future prospects as she struggles to find her place in an alien environment. Relying on her love of mathematics and also newfound friendships, Binti must negotiate prejudice, self-doubt, and trauma as the narrative builds to high-stakes conflicts between groups on Earth and beyond. ![]() The "Binti" collection consists of a trio of novellas - "Binti" (2015), "Binti: Home" (2017) and "Binti: The Night Masquerade" (2018) - as well as a new short story. "Binti" won the Hugo, Nebula and Nommo Awards for best science fiction novella. Nnedi Okorafor is a bestselling, Nigerian-American writer who has quickly gained a reputation as one of the foremost voices in contemporary science fiction. ![]() Purdue’s Department of English is partnering with West Lafayette and Tippecanoe County public libraries as well as other organizations to bring Nnedi Okorafor’s "Binti" series to local readers. ![]()
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