Lesley Nneka Arimah
Author of What It Means When a Man Falls from the Sky
About the Author
Lesley Nneka Arimah was born in the UK and grew up in Nigeria and wherever else her father was stationed for work. A National Book Foundation "5 Under 35" honoree, her work has been a finalist for a National Magazine Award and the Caine Prize, and a winner of the Kirkus Prize, the African show more Commonwealth Short Story Prize, and an O. Henry Award, among other honors. She lives in Minneapolis. show less
Works by Lesley Nneka Arimah
Who Will Greet You at Home 1 copy
Associated Works
A People's Future of the United States: Speculative Fiction from 25 Extraordinary Writers (2019) — Contributor — 436 copies, 20 reviews
The Goddess of Mtwara and Other Stories: The Caine Prize for African Writing 2017 (2017) — Contributor — 14 copies, 1 review
The Daily Assortment of Astonishing Things and Other Stories: The Caine Prize for African Writing 2016 (2016) — Contributor — 13 copies
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- Birthdate
- 1983
- Gender
- female
- Nationality
- Nigeria
- Country (for map)
- Nigeria
- Birthplace
- London, England, United Kingdom
- Places of residence
- Nigeria
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - Education
- Minnesota State University, Mankato (MFA)
- Awards and honors
- National Book Foundation, 5 Under 35 Honoree (2017)
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Statistics
- Works
- 3
- Also by
- 9
- Members
- 742
- Popularity
- #34,228
- Rating
- 4.0
- Reviews
- 26
- ISBNs
- 16
- Languages
- 5