Death of the Author

Name: Death of the Author
ISBN: 9780063391147

by Nnedi Okorafor

Locus Award · 2026 · Winner

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William MorrowScience Fiction & FantasyISBN 9780063391147

Award History

Award	Year	Status	Citation
Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel	2026	Winner

About This Book

A science-fiction novel by Nnedi Okorafor. Winner of the 2026 Locus Award for Best Science Fiction Novel.

About the Author

Nnedi OkoraforUS

Nnedi Okorafor is a Nigerian-American author of science fiction and fantasy known as a leading figure in Afrofuturism. She won the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel for Who Fears Death (2011). Her work draws on Nigerian culture, mythology, and folklore to create vibrant speculative worlds. Read more →