Pieces of writing
What kind of writing did she start with?
Poetry
Where did her parents work?
University of Nigeria
Who's novel did she read that inspired her to start writing?
Chinua Achebe’s
Where was she born?
Nigeria (Nsukka)
Who is the main character
Chika
What was her first novel?
Purple Hibiscus
Political and social issues of Nigeria
Who is her target audience to Inspire or give a voice to?
Woman, specifically black woman.
What was her favorite thing to do?
Write (In her fathers study)
What is happening in the beginning of the story?
Riots, The woman are running and hiding.
When was her first Novel written?
2003
What was happening in Nigeria as she was growing up?
They had a lot of political struggles
which 3 of her stories have the biggest impact
Purple Hibiscus, Yellow Sun, and Americanah
What degree does she have?
Masters (creative writing and African studies)
What is the sisters name?
Nnedi
What is one of her books we read in class?
"A Private Experiance"
Is she still alive?
Yes
Who are her books geared towards?
Groups of people who are dehumanized
Where did she go to college
Eastern Connecticut State (Yale)
What are the riots about?
religious and ethnic tensions.
conflict between Muslims and Christians
What was her novel "Purple Hibiscus" about?
Religion, family dynamics, Nigerian society.
How many kids does she have?
3, a daughter and twin boys
Which book of hers also has a movie?
Half of a Yellow Sun
When was she born?
1977
Where does the story take place?
In a small Nigerian town/ a small market(store)