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                          Lunch & Lit                                                    

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Dr. Nnedi Okorafor




Sunday, August 25th, 3:00-5:00pm
Yassa Restaurant
3511 S. King Drive
Chicago, IL 60653, 773-488-5599

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Dr. Nnedi Okorafor is an international award-winning novelist of African-based science fiction, fantasy and magical realism for both children and adults. Born in the United States to two Nigerian immigrant parents, Nnedi is known for weaving African culture into creative evocative settings and memorable characters.   Dr. Okorafor is the first black woman to win the World Fantasy Award for Best Novel. She has also received Hugo and Nebula Awards.  Her work has been published both in Africa and the United States, and ranges from early chapter books to adult short stories and longer fiction.

In an intimate setting, we invite you to share in a delectable African meal with one of our favorite authors!  Choose one of 3 meals.  In order to participate, you must purchase a ticket by Aug. 24th (date extended).  Your ticket will include 1 meal (Yassa Chicken, Yassa Fish, or Yassa Veggie), 1 drink (pop/water), 1 copy Shuri 10 with autograph. Look below for pictures and full description of meals.   Dr. Okorafor will also have a brief presentation, and engage in a Q&A. 

Dr. Okorafor's other works will be available for purchase throughout.  Feel free to order titles on our website by August 19th.  While we have extended the date to purchase tickets to the event, we will try to accommodate as many book orders after Aug. 19th as are available after purchasing is completed on site.  We will have your order available for pick up at the Lunch and Lit experience.  Her titles include:  Akata Witch, Akata Warrior, Shuri (trade papeback), Zahrah the Windseeker, Who Fears Death, Broken Places Outer Spaces, Lagoon, The Book of Phoenix,  Binti Trilogy, Black Panther - Long Live the King, Laguardia (trade paperback), Antar, Wakanda Forever, Kabu Kabu, Chicken in the Kitchen.

If you would like a book signed and will NOT be able to attend the Lunch & Lit Experience, you may order a signed copy of the title by Aug. 19th, and we will ship it out after the event.   Please note:  you must order your copies by August 19th, 2019.  While we have extended the date to purchase tickets to the event, we will try to accommodate as many book orders after Aug. 19th as are available after purchasing is completed on site. The signed copies are $5 more than the un-signed copies.  The links to the signed versions are: Akata Witch, Akata Warrior, Shuri (trade papeback), Zahrah the Windseeker, Who Fears Death, Broken Places Outer Spaces, Lagoon, The Book of Phoenix,  Binti Trilogy, Black Panther - Long Live the King, Laguardia (trade paperback), Antar, Wakanda Forever, Kabu Kabu, Chicken in the Kitchen. 

Please note:  Out of respect for the event organizers,  sponsors, and the author's busy schedule, only Books purchased through Afriware Books/AfriwareBooks.com will be signed by the author at this event.

Lunch & Lit with Nnedi - Fish + Shuri 10

$25.00

Purchase includes -


Yassa Fish:

Talapia marinated overnight in onion, garlic, mustard, lemon and Chef's secret spices, grilled, topped with sauteed marinade.


Drink (pop/water of your choice)


1 copy Shuri 10 (autographed)


purchase redeemable


Sunday, August 25th, 3-5:00pm

Yassa's Restaurant

3511 S. KING DRIVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653 

PHONE: 773-488-5599 773-488-9630

Order

Lunch & Lit with Nnedi - Veggie + Shuri 10

$25.00

Purchase includes -


Yassa Veggie:


Choose 4 sides:

Couscous

White RIce

Djolof Rice

Vermicelle

Atieke

Aloco (Fried Plantain)

French Fries

Steamed Cabbage w/Carrots

Lettuce & Tomatoes

Fufu



Drink (pop/water of your choice)


1 copy Shuri 10 (autographed)


purchase redeemable


Sunday, August 25th, 3-5:00pm

Yassa's Restaurant

3511 S. KING DRIVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653 

PHONE: 773-488-5599 773-488-9630

Order

Lunch & Lit with Nnedi - Chicken + Shuri 10

$25.00

Purchase includes -


Yassa Chicken:

1/4 chicken marinated overnight in onion, garlic, mustard, garlic, mustard, lemon and Chef's secret spices, grilled, topped with sautéed marinade.


Drink (pop/water of your choice)


1 copy Shuri 10 (autographed)


purchase redeemable


Sunday, August 25th, 3-5:00pm

Yassa's Restaurant

3511 S. KING DRIVE, CHICAGO, IL 60653 

PHONE: 773-488-5599 773-488-9630

Order
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