New York Times bestselling author will speak at the University of Notre Dame at 7:30 p.m. March 25 (Friday) at Leighton Concert Hall in the DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. Presented by the , this event was originally scheduled for March 2020 and was postponed due to the pandemic. The event is free, but ticketed.听
Adichie is a MacArthur 鈥淕enius Grant鈥� winner and is known for books such as 鈥淎mericanah,鈥� 鈥淗alf of a Yellow Sun,鈥� 鈥淧urple Hibiscus鈥� and 鈥淲e Should All Be Feminists,鈥� which was translated into 32 languages and based on her 2012 TED Talk.听
鈥淭he Sr. Kathleen Cannon, O.P., Distinguished Lecture Series is a wonderful opportunity for all members of the Notre Dame community to come together and bear witness to the life journeys and insights of some truly extraordinary women leaders,鈥� said , interim provost. 鈥淐himamanda Ngozi Adichie is a perfect addition to the program鈥檚 esteemed roster of lecturers, and I am delighted that she will be spending time with us.鈥�
Adichie鈥檚 novels have garnered awards such as the National Book Critics Circle Award, the Orange Prize and the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award.
鈥淲e are grateful to bring such a renowned, accomplished author to speak to the Notre Dame community,鈥� said , professor of theology. 鈥淢s. Adichie uses her work and platform to advocate for the best in humanity, and we look forward to learning from her experience when she lectures on campus.鈥�
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Adichie will also hold a book signing from 3 to 4 p.m. March 26 (Saturday) at the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore. Attendees may bring books from their personal libraries or purchase copies onsite.