Why this graphic novel gave us the feels: German Calendar No December
African writing publisher, Cassava Republic Press, has produced their first graphic novel, German Calendar No December. Featuring charming…
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“You Are Enough” and other gems from The Slumflower’s bestselling book
“Their limitations do not have to become yours. Your virtue does not lie in your ability to abide…
Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire: Reviewing Akala’s bestseller
“The book that got me back into non-fiction again”, our Literary Editor, Vanessa Thomas said she read Akala’s…
Why you should read this ‘raw and honest’ poetry: Every Watering Word
Published last year, Every Watering Word is an extraordinary collection of profound poetry exploring motherhood, femininity, blackness, Christianity,…
How to navigate the world as a Black, female Christian: Book corner
Throwing light on the narrative of what it’s like to be Black, female and Christian, we highlight two…
Why Slay In Your Lane is the ‘Black Girl Bible’ we’ve all been waiting for
Even before the release of Slay In Your Lane on 5 July 2018, ripples of excitement could already be felt, not just…
“Your story is important” says Rachel Edwards, author of Darling
Within days of the Brexit referendum in June 2016, 42-year old Rachel Edwards experienced blatant racial abuse for…
Children of Blood and Bone: A review
A West African-based fantasy adventure world where princesses, despot kings and magic are the backdrop to a heritage-rich…
Ayòbámi Adébáyò’s Stay With Me is a story inspired by the sickle cell trait
Bestselling debut novel, Stay With Me, by Ayòbámi Adébáyò has been a hit with critics. It tells the…
What does it mean to be a queer woman in a land that forbids it?
This month (April 26 2018) Cassava Republic Press will be publishing a ground-breaking new collection of 25 life stories…
When They Call You A Terrorist: A review
We were under no illusions that this book would be an easy read, nonetheless, When They Call You…
8 Fabulous Alternative Books for Children and the Young at Heart
This year, International Children’s Book Day falls on 2 April 2018 and because we champion the importance of…
6 Autobiographical books from female celebs we love
The beauty of autobiographical writing is that it’s candidly relatable. It’s comforting to read the account of another,…
One in five people still being racially abused at work, says new book
It’s 2018 people, so why are we not shocked at the news that a shocking 60 per cent…
6 Things we want Michelle Obama to reveal in her new memoir, Becoming
Last week, lawyer, writer, style-icon and of course former First Lady of the USA Michelle Obama, announced the…