In February, we announced the publication of South African novelist Zukiswa Wanner’s first memoir Hardly Working: A Travel Memoir of Sorts. The 224-page book is published by Black Letter Media, a South African publishing house inspired by the mandate to affirm and represent Africa’s diverse identities and cultures. Hardly Working is Wanner’s most personal book yet. It […]
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PHOTOS: Chibundu Onuzo Redefines the Classic Literary Book Launch Party
A few days ago, book lovers gathered at London’s Southbank Center for the launch of Chibundu Onuzo’s second novel, Welcome to Lagos. The photos are finally here, and we are delighted to share them with you. A little bit of background to prepare you for the photos you are about to see. Onuzo has always […]
An Elegant High Tea Affair! | Photos From Sarah L. Manyika’s Harare Book Launch
On July 16th, fans and readers enjoyed high tea at a Harare cafe in celebration of Sarah Ladipo Manyika’s new novel, Like a Mule Bringing Ice Cream to the Sun. Pictures of the event were recently posted on Facebook and left us in awe. In spite of the unfriendly weather, Harare’s literary enthusiasts poured in to […]
Event | Treat Yourself to a Night of African Stories | Jude Idada’s Toronto Book Launch
For those living in Toronto, here’s is a chance to treat yourself to a special literary night-out. Jude Idada is launching two of his literary works—By My Own Hands + Didi Kanu and the Singing Dwarfs from the North—at a swanky Toronto bar. Enjoy fun conversations about African literature as you sip on delicious beer, […]
Photos & Scoop From The Official Book Launch of Eghosa Imasuen’s Novel, Fine Boys | See Chimamanda Adichie, Jude Dibia, Elnathan John, Tolu Ogunlesi and More
On the 2nd of August, the finest of Nigeria’s literati were hobnobbing at the Quintessence Bookstore in Falomo, Ikoyi. They were gathered for the official book launch of Eghosa Imasuen’s sophomore novel, Fine Boys. The book launch was hosted by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and featured the Caine Prize winning writer Binyavanga Wainaina who read from […]
I hold a doctorate in English from Duke University and recently joined the Marquette University English faculty as an Assistant Professor. I love teaching African fiction and contemporary British novels. Brittle Paper is the virtual space/station where I play and experiment with ideas on how to reinvent African fiction and literary culture.
