The universal experience and search for joys through friendship finds classic expression in the animal world. Some of the most memorable African children’s stories have always been those with moral slants, offering a lesson or more for young and adult audiences alike. These sort of stories find ready audiences and interpretations in a number of Read More…
“The kids keep getting lost in the wondrous world of books and developing critical thinking skills.” When Richard Dambo and Ms. Baboshiya Asake Olasehinde began work at the Narayi community learning center in Kaduna state, north of Nigeria, the duo had no idea how impactful their efforts at encouraging literacy and early reading habits in Read More…
“I appreciate the simple pleasures of life, as well as the grand challenges of literature. Above all, I have a motto which is: “Live, Love, Write” and I inspire as many as I can to do the same.” In 2022, Anthony Onugba recorded a tremendous achievement. He was selected for inclusion in Kammonke Abam’s book, Read More…
Dan and Dani Cambre’s Pregnancy Survival Guide for Men “You can learn the ropes of pregnancy and thrive as a supportive partner, even if you’re a rookie, Dan and Dani Cambre say in their new book.” Ready to rock fatherhood? There is respite for those facing that sort of daunting question! And this is because Read More…
The Ethical Stories of Aquelia Walker Aquelia Walker’s two books, Time Takes Time , and My Best Friend’s a Girl, demonstrate a solid understanding of the fundamentals of writing for kids. Ms. Walker doesn’t simply write for the fun of using words articulately. Instead, the California-based author infuses her stories with morals and good behavior suitable Read More…
My Daughter Kept Me Motivated While I Wrote The Price of Honor—Nash Ramji Nash Ramji’s novels hold “twists and turns, legal knowledge and skills, and courtroom drama.” Sometimes, finding family members who share our dreams can be challenging. But UK-based novelist, Nash Ramji, was fortunate to find someone in his family to spur him in Read More…
Namse Udosen’s Silly Sally Teaches Kids to Read Most parents often find teaching kids to read a burdensome family exercise. This experience is primarily the case with hyperactive kids who can prove to be a handful for busy or new parents. But this needs not to be the case. And that is why there is Read More…
In the Tradition of Military Poets: Umar Abubakar Sidi’s Like Butterflies Scattered About By Art Rascals Umar Abubakar Sidi’s second book of poems has been generously praised by early reviewers, lending credence to his burgeoning place in Nigeria and Africa’s literary firmament. He made his first promising impression three years ago when he notched his Read More…
A Glimpse of Amanda’s Crime Amanda is a hero in the police department. But she has an emotional underbelly and can’t solve her heartaches. But she possesses a social and professional veneer that is difficult to fault. The novelist, Anthony Onugba, offers a professional treatment of Amanda’s Crime, such that fictional elements begin to linger Read More…
Gambian Chapter of Writers Space Africa out with Storms Don’t Last Forever The Gambian chapter of Writers Space Africa has published an anthology of poems titled Storms Don’t Last Forever. This anthology focuses on several issues affecting African societies. The young poets whose poems are featured in this book are concerned with themes around poverty, Read More…
African Teen Writers Awards Receives Lifetime Sponsorship from Award-winning Tanzanian Writer Nahida Esmail Two winners in this year’s African Teen Writers Awards will receive $100 each. This is courtesy of a lifetime sponsorship commitment from award-winning Tanzanian writer Nahida Esmail. Speaking on the motivation for this sponsorship, Nahida Esmail says: “I want to help teenagers Read More…
John Grisham’s Sparring Partners What happens when John Grisham writes? Well, he often fills the pages of his novels with lawyers, thrills and drama! And it was with that mindset that I dove into parts of his forthcoming novel, Sparring Partners, which is due out from Doubelday. Sparring Partners opens with Jake Brigance, a 38-year-old Read More…
