Tucson Festival of Books

Suyi Davies Okungbowa (he/him)



Manuel Ruiz

Suyi Davies Okungbowa is an award-winning speculative author of fantasy and science fiction. His writing features the cultures of West Africa and leans into his protagonists' search for home. He has also written books for younger readers using the pen name Suyi Davies.

Okungbowa's lastest book is "Lost Ark Dreaming."  He lives in Ontario and is a professor of creative writing at Ottawa University. 

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Awards: Nommo Award for Best Novel (for David Mogo, Godhunter, 2019)


Scheduled events:
The Storyteller's Magic
Join master storytellers Suyi Davies Okungbowa and T. Kingfisher as they explore the craft of weaving tales that capture readers' imaginations. From building immersive worlds to creating unforgettable characters, discover the techniques these writers use to infuse their narratives.

Koffler Room 218 (Seats 142, Wheelchair accessible)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sat, Mar 15, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - UA Campus Store Tent (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: Suyi Davies Okungbowa, T. Kingfisher
Moderator: Christine Russell
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Bank of America
Workshop: Four-Dimensional Thinking
In this session, science fiction snd fantasy author Suyi Davies Okungbowa will introduce attendees to the four-dimensionality of real & imagined places, and how understanding the psychological locus of a place is the key to building inclusive settings.

Integrated Learning Center Room 119 (Seats 60)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sun, Mar 16, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelist: Suyi Davies Okungbowa
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity - Arizona Alpha Chapter
Feeling Snarky
Why do we like snarky characters so much? How do you write a good snarky character? Join authors Rebecca Thorne, Suyi Davies Okungbowa and T. Kingfisher to find out.

UA Mall Tent (Seats 250)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sun, Mar 16, 4:00 pm - 4:55 pm
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Central Mall (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: Rebecca Thorne, Suyi Davies Okungbowa, T. Kingfisher
Moderator: John Muñoz
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of University of Arizona - Facilities Management

Books:
Lost Ark Dreaming
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
Tor Publishing Group
May 2024
ISBN 9781250890757
192 pages

Son of the Storm
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
Orbit
January 2021
ISBN 9780316428941
Paperback, 496 pages
$17.99
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