Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a renowned Nigerian author and feminist whose works have garnered international acclaim for their insightful exploration of themes such as identity, gender, and post-colonialism. Born on September 15, 1977, in Enugu, Nigeria, Adichie grew up in Nsukka, where she was deeply influenced by her Igbo heritage and the academic environment of the University of Nigeria, where her father was a professor. Adichie’s literary career took off with her debut novel, Purple Hibiscus (2003), which won the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize for Best First Book. She followed this success with Half of a Yellow Sun (2006), a powerful narrative set during the Nigerian Civil War, which won the Orange Prize for Fiction. Her third novel, Americanah (2013), further cemented her status as a leading voice in contemporary literature, earning the National Book Critics Circle Award for Fiction. In addition to her novels, Adichie has made significant contributions to feminist discourse. Her TED Talk, “We Should All Be Feminists,” was adapted into a widely-read essay and has been influential in shaping modern feminist thought. Her book, Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions (2017), offers practical advice on raising children with feminist values and has been praised for its clarity and accessibility. Adichie’s work continues to inspire and provoke thought, making her a pivotal figure in both literature and feminist advocacy.