Onyeka And The Academy Of The Sun

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Black Panther meets X-Men in this action-packed and empowering middle grade adventure about a British Nigerian girl who learns that her Afro hair has psychokinetic powers.

Onyeka’s hair is extraordinary: it makes strangers stop in the streets. When she discovers she can control her hair with her MIND, what once was an insecurity, now becomes her SUPERPOWER! Onyeka is whisked off to the ACADEMY OF THE SUN, a school in Nigeria where SOLARI – children with superpowers – are trained. But soon, Onyeka and her new friends get caught up in an EPIC BATTLE . . . one that puts the future of all Solari at risk.

Tọlá Okogwu

Tolá Okogwu is a British Nigerian author, journalist, and hair care educator. Born in Nigeria but raised in London, she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism. Having spent several years exploring the world of blogging, haircare, and freelance writing, she finally returned to her first love…fiction. She is the author of the Onyeka middle grade series, the self-published picture book series Daddy Do My Hair, and Aziza’s Secret Fairy Door under the name Lola Morayo. Tola lives in Kent, England, with her husband and two daughters. An avid reader and lover of music, she’s also a sucker for melted cheese. Learn more at TolaOkogwu.com.

“An empowering blend of action and mystery, featuring superpowered showdowns, lovable characters, and jaw-dropping twists. Kept me flying through the pages!”

—Xiran Jay Zhao, New York Times bestselling author of Iron Widow

“Onyeka is the empowered and electric heroine we’ve been waiting for. Perfect for fans of Marvel and magic.”

—Alex Aster, award-winning author of the Emblem Island series

“Onyeka is a force: a bold, courageous, and whipsmart protagonist for a new paradigm. Okogwu crafts a world where kids like Onyeka can really find their voice in this must-read debut fantasy.”

—Louisa Onomé, author of Like Home and Twice As Perfect

“Fast-paced, action-packed and empowering. Tolá Okogwu’s storytelling shines so bright you’ll want the next instalment immediately.”

—A. F. Steadman, New York Times bestselling author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

“A delightful blend of adventure, heart, and Afrofuturism.”

—Kirkus Reviews

“Okogwu has created an exciting fantasy with Nigerian culture and customs woven into the plot to create excellent world building with interesting characters. A story of a young girl’s journey to self-acceptance, this title will leave readers on the edge of their seats in anticipation for the next part in this new series.”

—Booklist

“In Okogwu’s vividly created Nigerian world, technology and an exploration of emotional internality interplay with a child’s literalized relationship with her hair, making for an enjoyable X-Men-leaning series starter.”

—Publishers Weekly

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ISBN (Paperback)978-978-59437-4-0
Release DateMay 2, 2022
AwardsChildren’s Africana Book Awards (Winner, 2023)
The British Book Awards for Children’s Fiction (Shortlisted, 2023)
The Jhalak Children’s & YA Prize (Longlisted, 2023)
GenreFantasy Fiction, Young Adult

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