{"product_id":"the-youneek-youniverse-reader-10-years-of-awardwinning-africaninspired-fantasy-stories-isbn-9781506752303","title":"The YouNeek Youniverse Reader: 10 Years of Award-Winning African-Inspired Fantasy Stories","description":"\u003cb\u003eHeart-pounding superhero, sci-fi, and fantasy action from the best Nigerian comics talent!\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe YouNeek YouNiverse is a vibrant, interconnected world of  African-inspired superhero, sci-fi, and fantasy stories, unfolding  across multiple time periods.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese epic tales are brought to life through award-winning graphic novel series such as \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIyanu: Child of Wonder\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (soon to be an animated series on Cartoon Network\/MAX), \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMalika: Warrior Queen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (winner of the GLYPH Award for “Story of the Year”), \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eE.X.O. The Legend of Wale Williams\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (named one of NPR's “Best Books of 2021”), and \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWindMaker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e (recipient of the NOMMO Award for “Best Graphic Novel”), among others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor the first time, experience a taste of each of these groundbreaking series in a monumental, value-priced compilation!“Okupe has clearly demonstrated a range of writing styles, whilst keeping the idea of African culture and history alive. By having the proponent as a child, Okupe allows for a simpler worldview to contrast the more political aspects.”—Comic CrusadersBorn in Lagos, Nigeria, \u003cb\u003eRoye Okupe\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning filmmaker, author, speaker, and entrepreneur whose passion for comics and animation led him to found YouNeek Studios in 2012. Under that umbrella, Roye wrote, produced, and directed several animated productions including, but not limited to, the award-winning and critically acclaimed \u003ci\u003eMalika–Warrior Queen\u003c\/i\u003e animated short film. These productions have allowed Roye to attain many prestigious recognitions such as being #5 on the \u003ci\u003eVentures Africa\u003c\/i\u003e list of “40 African Innovators to Watch” (2016), as well as being part of \u003ci\u003eNew African Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e’s “100 Most Influential Africans” two years in a row (2016 and 2017). In August 2015, Roye’s debut graphic novel, \u003ci\u003eE.X.O.: The Legend of Wale Williams\u003c\/i\u003e Part One was received with critical acclaim and has since been featured on CNN, Forbes, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, NBC, \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/i\u003e, ABC7, BBC, \u003ci\u003eThe Huffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, Mashable, and more!","brand":"Dark Horse Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233772318949,"sku":"NP9781506752303","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781506752303.jpg?v=1767742367","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-youneek-youniverse-reader-10-years-of-awardwinning-africaninspired-fantasy-stories-isbn-9781506752303","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}