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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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South African Publishing Hub Launches Third Cycle to Amplify Local Voices
The third cycle of the DSAC Publishing Hub launched on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the University of South Africa (UNISA) in Pretoria. The event celebrated 21 new manuscripts selected for publication, marking a significant step in preserving the nation’s literary heritage. An initiative of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) and the…
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Wangari The Storyteller Announces “Hadithi on the Move Tour 2026”
Storyteller Wangari The Storyteller (real name Grace Wangari) will mark her 20th anniversary in 2026 with the “Hadithi on the Move Tour,” a storytelling journey across 20 counties in Kenya. Since beginning her career as an actor in 2006, Wangari has become a leading figure in performance storytelling, known for creating intimate, dynamic shows that…
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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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Grenada Writers’ Prize 2025: Inaugural Shortlist Announced
The shortlist for the inaugural Grenada Writers’ Prize was announced in St. George’s, Grenada, on Monday, November 24, 2025. The Grenada Writers’ Prize is a new national short story competition open to residents of Grenada, Carriacou, and Petite Martinique. This initiative, supported by the Grenada Office of Creative Affairs and other sponsors, will award winners…
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Morland Writing Scholarships 2025 Winners Announced.
The four recipients of the Morland Writing Scholarships 2025 were announced in London, UK, on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The Morland Writing Scholarships for African Writers, popularly referred to as the Morland Writing Scholarship, provides financial support so writers can finish a manuscript. In the past, the scholarship has been accorded to writers from across…
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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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African Speculative Fiction Society Nommo Awards 2025 Winners Announced.
The African Speculative Fiction Society announced the winners of the 2025 Nommo Awards on Thursday, November 20, during the opening ceremony of the Aké Arts and Book Festival in Lagos, Nigeria. The African Speculative Fiction Society was founded to celebrate speculative fiction genres of magical realism, Sci-Fi, horror, and graphic novels in 2016. In the…
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Dublin International Literary Award 2026 Nominations Announced
The nominees and jury for the Dublin International Literary Awards 2026 were unveiled in Dublin on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. The annual award, sponsored by Dublin City Council, celebrates excellence in world literature by honoring a novel written in or translated into English. The award, worth €100,000, has a unique nomination process that involves libraries…
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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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Prix Montluc Résistance et Liberté 2025: First Selection Announced
The first selection for Prix Montluc Résistance et Liberté 2025 was announced on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, featuring authors Jesmyn Ward, Matthieu Niango, and Abdelaziz Baraka Sakin. The prize, which includes a €5,000 award, honors an author—French or foreign—whose work questions modern methods of fighting oppression or represents an act of resistance itself. It was…
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Jamaican Book Festival Rescheduled for 2026 After Hurricane Melissa
The Jamaican Book Festival, cancelled due to Hurricane Melissa, has been officially rescheduled for the first quarter of 2026. Launched in 2024 as a “festival of ideas,” the event celebrates literature, Caribbean culture, and the power of books to spark conversation and creativity. The 2025 festival was originally set for October 23-26. While the storm…
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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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Tanzania International Book Fair 2025 starts November 21
The Tanzania International Book Fair 2025 will be held under the theme “Inspiring Readers, Shaping Futures” in Dar es Salaam from November 21 to 26, 2025. The Publishers’ Association of Tanzania (PATA) was established as a forum for discussion and development by Tanzanian publishers, following a recommendation from a seminar on the future of indigenous…
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LitFest Harare 2025 Announces Dates and Theme: “The Languages and Legacies of Art”
The LitFest Harare International Literature Festival will hold its 2025 edition from November 26 to 29 at the Alliance Française in Harare. LitFest Harare, commonly known as LitFest Harare, is an annual literature festival that brings together leading writers from Zimbabwe and the wider region for a vibrant celebration of literature and storytelling. Founded in…
