Decatur Book Festival 2026 - The Siren with Tomi Adeyemi

From the venue:

Join # 1 New York Times–bestselling and award-winning author Tomi Adeyemi to celebrate the highly anticipated release of her new novel, The Siren. Tomi Adeyemi is the author of the Legacy of Orïsha series, a Hugo and Nebula Award winner, a compelling speaker, and a model. She was named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People. Tomi's conversation partner is yet to be announced.

Purchase your book on-site or pre-order from Eagle Eye, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Decatur Book Festival.

This event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required, and seating is first come, first served.

UPDATED AS OF TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2026:
- Pre-signed copies of The Siren and Adeyemi's other titles will be available for purchase from Eagle Eye Book Shop.
- Tomi Adeyemi will not be signing books. There will be a photography line at 11:15 AM in the tent on the North side of the Sanctuary.
- To enter the photography line, participants must have a pre-signed copy of The Siren.
- There will also be limited signed book plates available for the first 100 participants in the photography line.

- Due to Tomi's busy travel schedule, she will depart by 12:00 PM noon. We appreciate your part in helping the line move quickly!

About the Author

Named one of TIME magazine’s 100 Most Influential People, Tomi Adeyemi is a Hugo and Nebula Award–winning writer, speaker, and model based in New York, New York. After graduating from Harvard University with an honors degree in English literature, she wrote her groundbreaking, instant # 1 New York Times–bestselling series, which includes Children of Blood and Bone, Children of Virtue and Vengeance, and Children of Anguish and Anarchy. Tomi’s trilogy has sold over 3 million copies around the world. When she is not busy writing, Tomi can be found kicking ass in her local boxing gym. Learn more at tomiadeyemi.com.