Chimamanda Adichie Ventures Into Children’s Literature With “Mama’s Sleeping Scarf”

Renowned author and writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has announced her latest venture into the world of children’s literature with her new book titled “Mama’s Sleeping Scarf.”

The author, who shared the news on her Instagram page, expressed her delight in releasing her first children’s book, which is set to be published by HarperCollins in the UK and Aaknopf in the US on September 5th.

The book, which celebrates the joy in everyday family life, was inspired by a day in the life of her daughter, according to Adichie. She explained that it showcases how delightful ordinary things can be, and it is filled with beautiful illustrations by Congolese-Angolan animator and illustrator Joelle Avelino.

A three-book deal for “Mama’s Sleeping Scarf” was negotiated by Chimamanda’s literary agent, Sarah Chalfant, with executive publisher Ann-Janine Murtagh and fiction publisher Nick Lake. Murtagh praised the upcoming children’s book and described Adichie as “one of the most important voices in literature today,” stating that HarperCollins felt honoured to publish her first children’s book.

The novel’s illustrations by Joelle Avelino are tender and joyful, according to early reviews. The book is a heartfelt tribute to family love, exquisitely written with compelling simplicity, and will undoubtedly be cherished across generations.

Chimamanda Adichie will be publishing works under the pen name Nwa Grace James, which is a memorial to her mother and means “the child of Grace James.” “Mama’s Sleeping Scarf” marks her entry into the world of children’s literature, nearly a decade after her last work “Americanah.”

With her latest work, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has once again demonstrated her literary prowess, capturing the essence of everyday family life in a delightful way.

“Mama’s Sleeping Scarf” is a book that promises to be treasured by children and families alike. Check out the author’s introduction of her new book on her Instagram page and mark your calendars for its release on September 5th.