Brittle Paper – Explore African Literature

Announcing the 100 Notable African Books of 2024

by Ainehi Edoro

LATEST

Book Lists December 11, 2024

14 Translated African Books That Deserve All the Flowers in 2024

by Submissions Editor

Stories and Poems December 11, 2024

In Memory of Mother | Michelle Ivy Alwedo | Poetry

by Michelle Ivy Alwedo

News December 10, 2024

9 Major Trends in African Publishing and Literary Culture in 2024

by Submissions Editor

Stories and Poems December 09, 2024

Decay | Eduardo Quive | Fiction

by Eduardo Quive

News December 06, 2024

Listen to Poetra Asantewa’s EP “XX” Now!

by Hannah Coroneos

Book Reviews December 06, 2024

Moondogs, Afronauts, and Rhythm: Review of Mass for Shut-Ins by Mary-Alice Daniel

by Submissions Editor

Stories and Poems December 06, 2024

Melankholìa | Zaynab Musa | Fiction

Features December 05, 2024

Submit to Short Story Prize for Nigerian Writers Between Ages 16-26 | Awele Creative Trust Award

by Submissions Editor

NEWS

News• Opportunities December 04, 2024

Deep Vellum Calls for Submissions for the 2026 Best Literary Translations Anthology

by Brittle Paper

News December 03, 2024

Stella Gaitano, Iman Mersal, and Ahmed Naji Shortlisted for the 2024 Saif Ghobash Banipal Prize

by Submissions Editor

News December 03, 2024

Announcing the Winners of the ₤18,000 Morland African Writing Grant

by Ainehi Edoro

News December 02, 2024

The Small Publisher’s Catalogue Making a Big Difference in Africa’s Literary Culture

by Submissions Editor

News December 02, 2024

Kalamu na Wino: The Website Documenting Congo’s Arabic and Ajami Archives

by Hannah Coroneos

STORIES & POEMS

Essays• Stories and Poems December 05, 2024

Reflections on Graciano Enwerem’s Theatrethon | Karo Enajemo | Essay

by Karo Enajemo

Stories and Poems December 04, 2024

Returning Home | Mercy Musa | Creative Non-Fiction

Stories and Poems December 02, 2024

A Palestinian Note | Amadou S Jallow | Poetry

by Amadou S Jallow

Stories and Poems November 29, 2024

Leaving Home | Mohamed Mahou | Fiction

by Mohamed Mahou

Stories and Poems November 27, 2024

The Weight of Survival | Oyinkansola Olayemi | Fiction

by Oyinkansola Olayemi