book and its sequel." The Los Angeles Times said "in an increasingly globalized world, Okorafor's outsider perspective offers a refreshing Afro take on the popular coming-of-age fantasy genre." Time magazine recognized the book as one of the 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time, praising Okorafor's use of Nigerian folk beliefs and rituals. Okorafor's Akata novels have been met with resistance among religious conservatives in Nigeria, who argue that the novels glorify superstition and witchcraft. Awards Akata Witch received the following awards and accolades: 2019: American Library Association's (ALA) Top Ten Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults 2012: Amelia Bloomer Book List 2012: ALA Best Fiction for Young Adults 2011: Nominated for the Andre Norton Nebula Award for Middle Grade and Young Adult Fiction The novel was also named an Amazon.com best book of the year. Sequels The novel was followed by two sequels; Akata Warrior, released in 2017 and Akata Woman which was released in 2022. References External links Akata Witch series, author's website 2011 American novels American young adult novels Young adult fantasy novels Novels set in Nigeria Novels by Nnedi Okorafor Nigerian fantasy novels American fantasy novels 2011 Nigerian novels Viking Press books