Eight books by African authors that have been translated in 2019.
We give you eight books by African authors that have been translated into several languages in 2019. Translation is a […]
Blackbird Books new residency seeks young black womxn writers.
Blackbird Books are seeking out young African womxn who are starting their careers as writers for a new writer’s residency […]
Lesley Nneka Arimah is the Caine Prize for African Writing 2019 winner.
Lesley Nneka Arimah was announced the Caine Prize for African Writing 2019 winner for her short story Skinned at the […]
Logan February’s poetry collection “In The Nude” now available.
Logan February’s newest poetry collection In The Nude was published by Ouida Books on June 14, 2019. Logan February is […]
Elnathan John receives his Prix Les Afriques 2019 award.
Elnathan John received his Prix Les Afriques 2019 award which he won for Né un Mardi, the French translation of […]
Five Literary festivals you can attend across Africa in July 2019.
We share five literary festivals lovers of writing can attend across Africa in July 2019. Lovers of African writing have […]
Bisi Adjapon tours Senegal, Nigeria with debut novel “Of Women And Frogs.”
Bisi Adjapon toured Senegal and Nigeria with her Farafina published debut novel Of Women And Frogs this past March and […]
Gaborone Book Fair 2019 makes callout for donations.
The Gaborone Book Fair has made a callout for donations for its 2019 edition. The Gaborone Book Fair made a […]
Short Story Day Africa 2018 shortlist announced.
The shortlist of ten writers in the running for Short Story Day Africa 2018 was announced on July 4, 2019. […]
Adipo Sidang, Mugabi Byenkya feature at Goethe-Institut Nairobi’s Literary Crossroads.
Adipo Sidang and Mugabi Byenkya were the featured writers at the Literary Crossroads series at Goethe-Institut Nairobi on June 27, […]
