We give you eight books by African authors that have been translated into several languages in 2019. Translation is a very important aspect of writing…
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Tag: Yaa Gyasi
Sharjah International Book Fair 2018: Yaa Gyasi’s “Homegoing” now in Arabic.
The Arabic edition of Yaa Gyasi debut novel Homegoing was presented at the Sharjah International Book Fair 2018 on November 4, 2018. The translation of…
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Africans make International Dublin Literary Award 2018 longlist
The International Dublin Literary Award 2018 longlist was announced today in Dublin today. The Africans in the running for the prize are Mohale Mashigo, Nthikeng…
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Umutoni, Mbue, Shire, Gyasi, Okorafor make OkayAfrica’s 100 Women list.
Nnedi Okorafor, Louise Umutoni, Imbolo Mbue, Warsan Shire, Yaa Gyasi, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Okwiri Oduor made OkayAfrica’s 100 Women list. OkayAfrica is a popular…
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Petina Gappah, Yaa Gyasi, Teju Cole for PEN USA literary awards 2017
PEN America announced the finalists for the 2017 PEN America Literary Awards in several categories where US$315,000 is awarded. Those in the running include Petina…
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