Reading Circle: Children of Blood and Bone

7:00 PM UTC

0/10 attending

£2.22

About This Event

Join us for our next Reading Circle as we explore Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi, an extraordinary fantasy novel inspired by West African mythology and culture.

About the Book

Set in the mythical kingdom of Orïsha, Children of Blood and Bone tells the story of Zélie Adebola, a young woman living in a world where magic has been brutally eradicated and those who once possessed it have been persecuted by a ruthless monarchy.

Having lost her mother to the king's violence, Zélie finds herself with an extraordinary opportunity to restore magic to her people. With the help of a rebellious princess, Amari, she embarks on a dangerous journey to reclaim what was lost, confront oppression and challenge the power of the monarchy.

Rich in African-inspired mythology, spiritual traditions, ancestral connections and powerful female characters, this is a story of courage, identity, belonging, resistance and the reclamation of cultural power.

What Will We consider?

Through our fortnightly gatherings, we will:

Explore the rich African mythology and spiritual traditions woven into the story.
Reflect on ancestry, identity, memory and cultural inheritance.
Discuss the representation of African spirituality, magic and the supernatural.
Examine themes of oppression, resistance, power and liberation.
Share perspectives, interpretations and personal reflections as we journey through the novel together.

How It Works

📖 First gathering: Tuesday 24th November 2026

🗓️ Frequency: Every two weeks thereafter.

📚 Duration: Until we complete the novel, but in stages of set Chapters per Session.

💬 Format: Shared reading, facilitated discussion, reflection and exploration.

Whether you are an avid reader or simply curious about African-centred literature, you are welcome.

Come with an open mind, a willingness to share and a love of stories that take us beyond the pages.

What you do now:

To join to Read this book - you pay a nominal £2.22 or donate what you wish.
- Read up to the end of Chapter 5

NOTE: This Reading is FREE if you are a subscriber to the Meditation sessions.

- Those of us who can, will plan to see the film when it releases in 2027

Event Details

Date & Time

Tuesday, November 24, 2026
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Location

Capacity

10 spots remaining

Timezone

UTC

About the Organizer

Event By

Dr Michelle Asantewa

10 years ago I co-founded a multidisciplinary platform focussing on creative self-expression, academic development and spiritual wellbeing. This was drawn from my experience teaching creative writing... See more

Nov 24

Tuesday, 2026

7:00 PM