The Comic ‘Pakistan Girl’ Will Help Fight Violence And Abuse.
Hassan Siddiqui created the comic series Pakistan Girl hopes his teen superhero will give young girls across Pakistan a role model to inspire them to stand up against corruption …
Chief Ayano Tells Publishers To Turn Attention To Yoruba Writers.
At the second Anniversary of Yoruba Lakotun which is dedicated to the memories of Adebayo Faleti who died July this year and was Africa’s first newscaster, stage play director, film …
Nnedi Okorafor new fantasy book “Akata Warrior” has an October release date
Nnedi Okorafor’s next book Akata Warrior is set to hit the shelves October 3rd. What with Marvel’s comic “Blessing in Disguise” and an HBO deal to develop her book …
Somali Annual Book Fair 2017 Welcomes Foreign Authors For The First Time.
Since the inception of The Somalia Book Fair, foreign authors attended for the very first time. Improved security in the country gives new hope. Three authors share their thoughts and …
Richest Writers In The World.
Many people would probably cringe when they ask “what do you do for a living?” and your response is “I write”. Why? Many have stereotyped thoughts on how a writer …
Kenya’s Top Literary Prize Shortlist.
This year there is good natured jousting among writers for the top spot in writing as numerous awards are up for grabs, we take a look at the …
Nine Ways To Become An Avid Reader.
When you come across people who are content with curling up alone in a bed, their back to the world and a book on their hands, do you feel …
The Man Booker Prize 2017: Shortlist.
The 2017 Man Booker shortlist 4321 by Paul Auster (Faber & Faber) History of Wolves by Emily Fridlund (Weidenfeld & Nicolson) Exit West by Mohsin Hamid (Hamish Hamilton) Elmet by Fiona Mozley (JM Originals, …
Ebedi Review 2017 Submission Opens.
The Ebedi Review founded by Dr. Wale Okediran who is also the founder of the Ebedi International Writers Residency, has opened for submission on the 4th of September and …
