Teen Afrofuturism & African Inspired Fantasy

Afrofuturism is a subgenre of sci-fi rooted in African cultures, myth, folklore, and the Black experience. The term is often broadened to include similarly inspired fantasy, which we have also included in this list.

Updated February 3, 2026
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Teen Afrofuturism & African Inspired Fantasy

Afrofuturism is a subgenre of sci-fi rooted in African cultures, myth, folklore, and the Black experience. The term is often broadened to include similarly inspired fantasy, which we have also included in this list.

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The Gilded Ones
Forna, Namina
Paper Book
INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY TEEN VOGUE   "A dark feminist tale spun with blood and gold. Must read!" -Dhonielle Clayton, New York Times bestselling author...

Find this in Teen Fiction under Forma

Tristan Strong punches a hole in the sky
Mbalia, Kwame
Paper Book
Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents Kwame Mbalia's epic fantasy, a middle grade American Gods set in a richly-imagined world populated with African American folk heroes and West African gods. *"Mbalia expertly weaves a meaningful portrayal of family and community...

Find this in Juvenile Fiction under Mbalia

Ikenga
Okorafor, Nnedi
Audiobook

Find this in Tween Fiction under Okarafor

Children of virtue and vengeance
Adeyemi, Tomi
Ebook
Discover the groundbreaking series that became a global sensation―over 2 million books sold! An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller * A GOOD MORNING AMERICA Book Club Pick "Adeyemi has sparked magic once again." --The New York Times

Find this in Teen Fiction under Adeyemi

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