Category: Nonfiction
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Book Digest: Fiston Mwanza Mujila, Beata Umubyeyi Mairesse, Nkereuwem Albert, Ayana Gray
Our regular Book Digest segment spotlights new books by Fiston Mwanza Mujila, Beata Umubyeyi Mairesse, Nkereuwem Albert, and Ayana Gray. The Slaughterhouse of Dreams by Fiston Mwanza Mujila Publisher: Deep VellumPublication Date: November 18, 2025Genre: Poetry Language: English (translated from French by J. Bret Maney) Where to find it: Deep Vellum Fiston Mwanza Mujila Fiston…
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Literary Magazines: Hummingbird, Transition, Fiyah, Isele
New editions of Hummingbird Journal, Transition Magazine, Fiyah Magazine, and Isele Magazine are available for your reading pleasure. The Hummingbird Journal The Hummingbird Journal is a digital literary and arts journal based in Ghana, dedicated to amplifying the voices of Ghanaian and African writers and artists. It publishes a range of work, including poetry, prose,…
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Omar El Akkad Wins At US National Book Award 2025
Omar El Akkad’s One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This won at the US National Book Awards 2025 on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The US National Book Awards are literary awards from the Northern American nation’s National Book Foundation, established in 1936. They are conferred on fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translated literature, and young…
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South African Literary Awards 2025 winners announced
The winners of the South African Literary Awards 2025 were announced at the Roodepoort Theatre and Museum in Johannesburg on Tuesday, November 11, 2024. The South African Literary Awards, popularly known as the SALAs, organised by wRite associates, have honoured many authors since 2005. Winning writers and poets have included Es’kia Mphahlele, Nadine Gordimer, Miriam…
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Association of Nigerian Authors Announces 2025 Award Winners
The Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) announced the winners of its 2025 literary awards on Saturday, November 1, during the organization’s 44th annual convention in Abuja. Founded in 1981 by the legendary author Chinua Achebe, ANA is dedicated to promoting Nigerian literature and supporting the interests of writers across the nation. The annual convention, a…
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Literary Magazines: Agbowó, Weganda Review, Ubwali, Callaloo
New editions of literary magazines Agbowó, Weganda Review, Ubwali, and Callaloo are available for your reading pleasure. Agbowó Agbowó is a pan-African literary and art platform established in 2017. It publishes fiction, poetry, essays, drama, and visual art that explore the richness and complexity of African life and imagination. Through its online magazine, creative collaborations,…
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Opportunities for writers and poets for November 2025.
In our ongoing series, we share opportunities for those who wish to submit work in November 2025, whether it be poetry, prose, or other related arts. These callouts are divided into education (MFAs, Fellowships, residencies), opportunity hubs, journals, and prizes. Please do us a favour and mention to whoever you applied to that you got…
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Book Digest: Nathacha Appanah, Adedayo Agarau, Stella Dadzie, Donika Kelly
Our regular Book Digest segment spotlights new books by Nathacha Appanah, Adedayo Agarau, Stella Dadzie, and Donika Kelly. La Nuit au Cœur by Nathacha Appanah Publisher: Editions GallimardDate: August 21, 2025Genre: Fiction Language: French Where to find it: Editions Gallimard Nathacha Appanah Nathacha Appanah is a Mauritian-French author known for her novels, which often explore…
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South African Literary Awards 2025 shortlists announced.
The South African Literary Awards 2025 shortlists were announced in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Monday, October 27, 2025. The South African Literary Awards, popularly known as the SALAs, organised by wRite associates, have honoured many authors since they were founded in 2005. Winning writers and poets have included Es’kia Mphahlele, Nadine Gordimer, Miriam Tlali, Lauretta…
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Zora Legacy Awards 2025 winners announced
The winners of the Zora Legacy Awards 2025, formerly the Hurston/Wright Foundation Legacy Awards, were announced on Friday, October 17, 2025. The Zora Legacy Awards are a rebrand of the Hurston/Wright Legacy Awards, organised by the Hurston/Wright Foundation, named after US African American literary icons Zora Neale Hurston and Richard Wright. Honouring the best in…
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Bank Windhoek Doek Literary Awards 2025 shortlists announced.
The shortlists for Namibia’s Bank Windhoek Doek Literary Awards 2025 were announced in Windhoek on Friday, October 17, 2025. The Bank Windhoek Doek Literary Awards were introduced to the African literary community in 2021 by Doek. Contributors to the Doek Magazine were entered in the categories of fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and visual art for this…
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US National Book Awards 2025 finalists announced
Bryan Washington and Omar El Akkad are among the US National Book Awards 2025 finalists announced in New York on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. The US National Book Awards are literary awards from the Northern American nation’s National Book Foundation, established in 1936. They are conferred on fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translated literature, and young people’s…
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Book Digest: Olufemi Terry, Eugen Bacon, Itamar Vieira Junior, Sylvester Okwunodu Ogbechie
Our regular Book Digest segment spotlights new books by Olufemi Terry, Itamar Vieira Junior, Eugen Bacon, and Sylvester Okwunodu Ogbechie. Wilderness of Mirrors by Olufemi Terry Publisher: Restless BooksDate: September 9, 2025 Genre: Fiction Language: English Where to find it: Restless Books Olufemi Terry Olufemi Terry is a Sierra Leone-born writer, essayist, and journalist living…
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Sunday Times Literary Awards 2025 shortlists announced
The Sunday Times Literary Awards 2025 shortlists were announced in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Sunday, October 5, 2025. The Sunday Times Literary Awards are awarded annually in fiction (since 1989) and nonfiction (since 2001). Organised by South African newspaper The Sunday Times, it has been won in recent times by Jacob Dlamini and Damon Galgut (2015), Pumla Dineo…
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Book Digest: Cynthia Marangwanda, Frances Mensah Williams, Kalynn Bayron
Our regular Book Digest segment spotlights new books by Cynthia Marangwanda, Frances Mensah Williams, Kalynn Bayron, and Karavan Press. The Toppling by Cynthia Marangwanda Publisher: Carnelian Heart PublishingDate: September 26, 2025Genre: Fiction Language: English Where to find it: Carnelian Heart Publishing Cynthia Marangwanda Cynthia Marangwanda is a poet, writer, and cultural heritage activist. She is…