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February 14, 2021
Happy Valentine’s Day, folx! As with most occasions this year, Valentine’s Day may be looking a little different. But that’s no reason not to celebrate love. And we think that the love you have for yourself is one of the most important kinds of love to celebrate. So here’s six books that’s about coming to terms with one’s self, believing in one’s self, or simply, self-love. Remember, you’re always your number one.
112 pages
In this book Nnedi takes the reader on a journey from her hospital bed deep into her memories...Through these compelling stories and her own, Nnedi reveals a universal truth: What we perceive as limitations have the potential to become our greatest strengths—far greater than when we were unbroken. (TED Books/2019)
336 pages
Ben and Gabrielle’s love story was rocky from the very start, but a shocking experience send them reeling in the deep end of Mugabe's Zimbabwe, prompting Gabrielle to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Ultimately, a novel about a young woman’s fight for love and agency in turbulent times. (Indigo Press/2020)
272 pages
Bassey Ikpi’s memoir is an intimate look at mental health. Building on her struggle with bipolar disorder, she gives a moving account of the effects of mental illness on childhood, family, career, and community. Powerful storytelling, brilliant prose, and raw honesty make this book emotionally impactful.
384 pages
The unforgettable, inspiring story of a teenage girl growing up in a rural Nigerian village who longs to get an education so that she can find her “louding voice” and speak up for herself, The Girl with the Louding Voice is a simultaneously heartbreaking and triumphant tale about the power of fighting for your dreams. (Dutton/2020)
242 pages
South Africa has become known for its tolerance towards us, the LGBTQIA+ community. However, we live in a devastatingly segregated and unequal society, where sexual identities still heavily impacts every part of our daily lives. This collection of stories is a testimony to who we are. It is an assertion of our struggles, but also our triumphs, our joys. (Kwela/2019)
200 pages
Angolan-Portuguese writer Djaimilia Pereira de Almeida reflects on the old truth that the personal is always political. In her semi-autobiography available in English for the first time, hair is a feminist trope for exploring race and self-discovery and above all, coming to terms with one's heritage and self.
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