MATT: The campus looks a little bit different from when you were back here in 2011. We are so excited to have you with us!ĪYANA: Thank you. Her debut novel is “ Beasts of Prey” and is currently being adapted for a film by Netflix.Īyana, Welcome. Originally from Atlanta, she now lives in Little Rock where she reads, avidly follows Formula One Racing and worries over the varying moods of her adopted baby black rhino Apollo, which I'm interested to ask her more about. She is a 2011 PA graduate and a New York Times Bestselling Author. My name is Matt and I'm very thrilled about my guest today. Innovation in Education Guest: Ayana Gray, New York Times Best Selling author and PA Graduate. Innovation in Education: The Pulaski Academy Podcast ^ 'Little Rock author Ayana Gray's 'Beasts of Prey' to become Netflix film'.^ 'Beasts of Prey: Stong worldbuilding bogged down by a so-so romance'.^ 'Children's Book Review: Beasts of Prey by Ayana Gray.^ 'Beasts of Prey－ Best Sellers - Books - Oct.

'A Q&A with 'Beasts of Prey' author Ayana Gray'. 'Exclusive: Ayana Gray's new YA book trilogy combines 'monsters, mythos, and #BlackGirlMagic' '. ^ a b August 20, Sydney Bucksbaum EDT, 2020 at 10:00 AM.Fantasy Novels Full of Dark, Enchanting Twists'. The adaptation will be produced by Clubhouse Pictures and the screenplay will be written by Melody Cooper. In a starred review for the School Library Journal, India Winslow also praised the novel stating that 'With its memorable characters, and a lush, expansive world, Gray's debut is an action-packed adventure that will tug at hearts and keep teens glued to the page, yearning for more.' Film adaptation Ī few weeks after its publication, it was announced that the novel had been optioned for a film adaptation by Netflix. Lacy Baugher of Culturess praised the novel's setting, writing in her review that ' Beasts of Prey is set in a rich, fascinating fantasy world, populated by intriguing people and creatures alike.' Kirkus Reviews, in its starred review, called the book a 'dazzling debut.' Publishers Weekly praised the author's prose, writing, 'Gray's lush, vivid descriptions enliven the twisting narrative, which is steeped in Pan-African mythology.' It received positive reviews from critics. The novel became a New York Times Bestseller shortly after publication. After connecting with an agent, they both revised the draft for a year before submitting it to editors where it was eventually purchased by G. She presented the novel to literary agents at #DVPit, a Twitter pitching event. Gray began writing the novel, drawing from various folklores of Africa for most of the beasts in the book, immediately after graduating from the University of Arkansas.

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