Okoye to the People

In this engaging novel by Ibi Zoboi, National Book Award Finalist and New York Times best-selling author, Okoye, a future leader of the Dora Milaje, embarks on her first mission to America. Excited yet naive, she quickly realizes that her status means little in New York, especially as she witnesses the struggles of local teenagers facing gentrification in Brooklyn. As she uncovers the manipulative plans of a real-estate mogul, Okoye must balance her duties to Wakanda with her desire to protect her new friends, leading her to question what kind of warrior—and woman—she truly wants to be. This story beautifully intertwines the high-stakes adventure of the Black Panther universe with relatable, real-world challenges.