Category: Poetry
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Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize 2026 Longlist Announced
The longlist for the Swansea University Dylan Thomas Prize 2026 was announced in Swansea, Wales, on Thursday, January 22, 2026. The International Dylan Thomas Prize was established by Swansea University in 2006 to celebrate raw creative talent worldwide was set up in honour of the Welsh poet and writer who became widely popular in his…
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US National Book Critics Circle Awards 2025 Finalists Announced
The US National Book Critics Circle announced its 2025 award finalists on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Here are the writers of African descent who made the cut. Since 1974, the National Book Critics Circle (NBCC) has honored the best books published in English in the United States across six categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Biography, Autobiography, Poetry,…
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Literary Magazines: Lolwe, PREE, Poda Poda Stories, Doek
New editions of literary magazines Lolwe, PREE, Poda Poda Stories, and Doek are available for your reading pleasure. Lolwe Lolwe is a Pan-African literary arts platform that publishes fiction, nonfiction, poetry, hybrid writing, orature, drama, translation, and visual art. Founded in 2020 by Troy Onyango, the magazine has a focus on amplifying the work by…
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Opportunities for writers and poets for January 2026.
In our ongoing series, we share opportunities for those who wish to submit work in January 2026, 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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US National Book Critics Circle Awards 2025 Longlists Announced
The US National Book Critics Circle has announced its 2025 award longlists. The lists were revealed from December 15 to 19, 2025. Since 1974, the National Book Critics Circle (NBCC) has honored the best books published in English in the United States across six categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Biography, Autobiography, Poetry, and Criticism. Finalists are nominated…
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Prix National Cénacle du Livre Senegal 2025 finalists announced
Prix National Cénacle du Livre Senegal 2025 finalists were announced in Dakar on Saturday, December 6, 2025. The Prix National du Cénacle, one of Senegal’s most prestigious literary awards, is organized by the Cénacle de la Littérature Sénégalaise, an association of Senegalese writers, critics, and academics dedicated to promoting Senegalese literature. The first winners, Tabara…
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Book Digest: Nadia Davids, Oyinkan Braithwaite, Lolá Ákínmádé, Hussain Ahmed
Our regular Book Digest segment spotlights new books by Nadia Davids, Oyinkan Braithwaite, Lolá Ákínmádé, and Hussain Ahmed. Cape Fever By Nadia Davids Publisher: Simon & SchusterPublication Date: December 9, 2025Genre: FictionLanguage: EnglishWhere to find it: Simon & Schuster Nadia Davids Nadia Davids is an acclaimed South African playwright, novelist, academic, and former President of…
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Bank Windhoek Doek Literary Awards 2025 Winners Announced.
Jeremy Tiboth, Filemon Iiyambo, Jedidja Kakuva, and Luigi Arnat won the Bank Windhoek Doek Literary Awards 2025 in Windhoek on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. Established in 2021 by Doek, the biennial Bank Windhoek Doek Literary Awards celebrate contributors to Doek! Literary Magazine across the categories of fiction, poetry, nonfiction, and visual art. Previous winners of…
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Book Digest: Esther Karin Mngodo, Serubiri Moses, Tochi Onyebuchi, Christopher John Farley
Our regular Book Digest segment spotlights new books by Esther Karin Mngodo, Serubiri Moses, Tochi Onyebuchi, and Christopher John Farley. The Witness of Nina Mvungi by Esther Karin Mngodo Publisher: Hanging Loose PressDate: December 1, 2025Genre: FictionLanguage: English (translated from Kiswahili)Where to find it: Itasca Books Esther Karin Mngodo Esther Karin Mngodo was born in…
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Opportunities for writers and poets for December 2025.
In our ongoing series, we share opportunities for those who wish to submit work in December 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: 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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US National Book Award 2025 Winners Announced
Omar El Akkad, Roxane Gay, and Patricia Smith won at the US National Book Awards 2025 in New York, USA, 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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Book Digest: Muthoni Muchemi, Maxine Beneba Clarke, Kemi Ashing-Giwa, Isis Asare
Our regular Book Digest segment spotlights new books by Muthoni Muchemi, Maxine Beneba Clarke, Kemi Ashing-Giwa, and Isis Asare. Hadaa Na Hadithi Nyingine by Muthoni Muchemi Publisher: Storymoja PublishersGenre: Fiction Language: Kiswahili Where to find it: Storymoja Publishers Muthoni Muchemi Muthoni Muchemi has published over forty books for children. Muthoni is also a storyteller and…
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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…