'An Evening with Nnedi Okorafor: Africanfuturism, Feminist Stories, and Fantastic Fiction'

Name: Piano recital by guest artist Melody Quah
Start: 2026-01-23T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-01-23T20:30:00-05:00
Location: Denison University

April 1, 2025 7:00pm - 8:00pm

The Lisska Center for Intellectual Engagement presents "An Evening with Nnedi Okorafor: Africanfuturism, Feminist Stories, and Fantastic Fiction."

Notice: this information is for a past event.

Location:	Swasey Chapel
Ticket Info:	The event is free but tickets are required.
Questions:	Ashley Vogelmeier ’98 Program Coordinator vogelmeiera@denison.edu 740-587-5043
Sponsor(s):	Laura C. Harris Series Goodspeed Lecture Beck Series

The Lisska Center for Intellectual Engagement presents “An Evening with Nnedi Okorafor,” co-sponsored by the Laura C. Harris Series, the Goodspeed Lecture Series and the Beck Series. Okorafor is an international award-winning New York Times Bestselling novelist of science fiction and fantasy for both children and adults. Born in the US to Nigerian immigrant parents, she is known for drawing from African cultures to create captivating stories with unforgettable characters and evocative settings.

Join us for this exciting conversation, moderated by Diana Mafe, Director of the Lisska Center.

Audience Q&A and book signing to follow. Copies of Okorafor’s newest book, “Death of the Author,” will be available for purchase.

The event is free but tickets are required.