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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, MAMA'S SLEEPING SCARF
Season 19 · Episode 16

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, MAMA'S SLEEPING SCARF

Totally Booked with Zibby · Zibby Owens

November 24, 202329m 28s

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Show Notes

Guest host Alisha Fernandez Miranda interviews bestselling author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie about her first children's book, MAMA'S SLEEPING SCARF, a tender story about a little girl’s love for her mother’s scarf. Chimamanda reflects on the challenges of parenting, from instilling manners to managing social media exposure. She also shares her experiences as a writer, including taking a break after motherhood and working on a new novel after a decade. She concludes with advice for aspiring writers, highlighting the importance of regular writing, revisiting one's work, and learning from reading. 


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