Craig Kofi Farmer, M.Ed.

Cover reveal: NIGHT OF THE ABIKU! Winston - a boy ashamed of his stutter - gets stuck at a haunted Louisiana manor with a spirit boy called an Abiku. Winston must work (or against?) the Abiku to uncover & speak up about the manor’s hidden history before he’s stuck there forever.

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Cover reveal: NIGHT OF THE ABIKU! Winston - a boy ashamed of his stutter - gets stuck at a haunted Louisiana manor with a spirit boy called an Abiku. Winston must work (or against?) the Abiku to uncover & speak up about the manor’s hidden history before he’s stuck there forever.

Prince George’s County is a big part of who I am. It’s one of the most prosperous Black counties in the nation, and it showed me authenticity, innovation, and community. Thank you to @pgcps for this alumni spotlight alongside actors, athletes, and literal rocket scientists.

#Mglit #bookreview A METHOD FOR MAGIC AND MISFORTUNE is at YABC! yabookscentral.com/middle-grade-r… #magic #fantasy

Get the Spotify audiobook for A METHOD FOR MAGIC AND MISFORTUNE here: open.spotify.com/show/5eOsRoF7V…

Thank you to @ALA_Booklist for recognizing Joshua Quinn’s talent as an award-winning audiobook voice artist. A METHOD FOR MAGIC AND MISFORTUNE requires a lot of nuance and depth of voice, and Quinn has that in spades. Thank you to all of the voiceover artists out there ⚔️

My first book deal, guys!🥹❤️❤️❤️❤️. Thank you to everyone who has read and critiqued over the years. And thank you to @RuadanBooks for giving my book a home. Coming soon in 2026. You can find out more on the website: ruadanbooks.com/author-naomi-e…

ARC Review: A Method for Magic and Misfortune A Method for Magic and Misfortune is a middle grade fantasy novel by Craig Kofi Farmer. It features a host of Black characters in a small town, lots of magic, and even more action! stephsstoryspace.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/arc…

The algorithm might bury this post, but thank you all for supporting middle grade stories, especially ones with Black boy characters in fantasy 🌳

2025 has been busy. I received a Coretta Scott King award, an International Literacy Award, and a Children’s Africana Book Award. I went on a book tour. & We published A METHOD FOR MAGIC AND MISFORTUNE, featuring: 🎆 African Divination Magic 🚩 Toxic mentors 🔥 Black boy hero

Thank you to the Tweens Read Book Festival for giving me the chance to talk to Houston readers about A METHOD FOR MAGIC AND MISFORTUNE!!! I had a wonderful time talking about our love for middle grade stories!

City Springs, in partnership with the Pratt, recently welcomed Maryland author Craig Kofi Farmer, who shared his inspiring story with students and encouraged them to pursue their goals with determination and confidence.

A METHOD FOR MAGIC AND MISFORTUNE has been out for almost a month, and it’s been a whirlwind of blessings. Thank you to all of you for allowing me to tell stories of African magic, teach kids about healthy relationships, and show every kid that they can be an author too 📚

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Grateful to see KWAME CRASHES THE UNDERWORLD chosen as a Common Sense Media Selection for Families within their Seal Program! Thank you to @CommonSense for recognizing this story that’s only becoming more important to our young readers 🌅

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As of today, I’m the author of TWO books. Black boys have always belonged in magical tales like this one. A METHOD FOR MAGIC AND MISFORTUNE centers African Divination magic, explores toxic mentorship, and says that family — blood or found — is the greatest treasure. OUT NOW 💟