Tomi Adeyemi Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000
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Tomi Adeyemi Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Named one of TIME’s 100 Most Influential People, Tomi Adeyemi is a Hugo- and Nebula Award–winning author, speaker, and model. A Harvard graduate, she is the creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Legacy of Orïsha series, including Children of Blood and Bone, Children of Virtue and Vengeance, and Children of Anguish and Anarchy. Her books have sold more than three million copies worldwide, and the highly anticipated film adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone is set for release in 2027.
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