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My Take
What strikes me about Tomi Adeyemi is the confidence of placing West African mythology at the very heart of mainstream young-adult fiction. Debuting at number one on the New York Times list while still in her twenties, a Harvard graduate who also commands a stage as a speaker, she clearly isn't content just to write quietly. I'm less impressed by the awards than by the nerve behind the project: turning silenced histories and voices into propulsive story. To me she reads as a writer building doors for the next generation rather than guarding her own, and that generosity is what makes me keep watching her.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tomi Adeyemi
- Name (Japanese)
- トミ アデイェミ
- Reading
- とみ あでいぇみ
- Born
- August 1, 1993 (age 32)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
- Origin
- United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- novelist / writer / lecturer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Hinsdale Central High School
- University
- Harvard University
Awards & achievements
- 2019 OkayAfrica 100 Women
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Children of Blood and Bone | — |
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.tomiadeyemi.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/tomiadeyemi/
- Xhttps://x.com/tomi_adeyemi
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomi%20Adeyemi
Frequently asked questions
When was Tomi Adeyemi born?
Born August 1, 1993 (age 32).
Where is Tomi Adeyemi from?
Tomi Adeyemi is from United States.
What does Tomi Adeyemi do?
Tomi Adeyemi works as novelist, writer, lecturer.
What is Tomi Adeyemi known for?
Notable works include Children of Blood and Bone.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.