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Namwali Serpell is a renowned author and scholar whose work blends history, speculative fiction, and powerful storytelling. Born in Lusaka, Zambia in 1980 and naturalized as a U.S. citizen in 2017, Serpell has earned international recognition for her novels, short fiction, and critical essays. She has held professorships at UC Berkeley and Harvard, and she continues to influence contemporary literature with forthcoming projects such as On Morrison (published February 2026).

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Her presence on stage combines insightful readings with thoughtful dialogue, making her appearances engaging for audiences across cities. Below you'll find a concise biography, highlights from her discography (in the literary sense, including novels and notable short fiction), and information about upcoming appearances related to her current and forthcoming works.

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For fans and readers in the city, securing seats to Namwali Serpell’s readings and discussions is a chance to hear a contemporary voice that reshapes our understanding of literature and culture. We’ve got you covered with verified tour updates, venue details, and official social channels to follow for the latest news and event tickets.

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  • Born 1980 in Lusaka, Zambia; became a U.S. citizen in 2017. (bio and background) ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namwali_Serpell?utm_source=openai))
  • Debut novel The Old Drift (2019) blends historical fiction with speculative elements; won awards including the Arthur C. Clarke Award (2020) and Anisfield-Wood Book Award; named a notable book by The New York Times and TIME in 2019. (career highlights) ([theguardian.com](https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/sep/23/namwali-serpell-wins-arthur-c-clarke-award-the-old-drift?utm_source=openai))
  • The Furrows (2022) received widespread acclaim, listed among The New York Times' 10 Best Books of 2022, and was NBCCA finalist/longlisted for other prizes. (genre and reception) ([newyorker.com](https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/09/19/namwali-serpells-new-novel-reinvents-the-elegy?utm_source=openai))
  • Short story 'The Sack' won the Caine Prize for African Writing (2015); earlier Rona Jaffe Foundation Writers’ Award (2011). ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namwali_Serpell?utm_source=openai))
  • Windham-Campbell Literature Prize for Fiction (2020). ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namwali_Serpell?utm_source=openai))
  • Academic roles: UC Berkeley English professor (2008–2020) and then Harvard English professor; ongoing scholarly work including a forthcoming On Morrison (released Feb 2026). ([english.fas.harvard.edu](https://english.fas.harvard.edu/people/namwali-serpell?utm_source=openai))

For fans and readers in the city, securing seats to Namwali Serpell’s readings and discussions is a chance to hear a contemporary voice that reshapes our understanding of literature and culture. We’ve got you covered with verified tour updates, venue details, and official social channels to follow for the latest news and event tickets.

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