Author: Kinna
I'm a bibliophile who reads and reviews international, contemporary and classic literary fiction. I'm partial to the works of African women writers.
Winner of The Man Booker International Prize will be announced today. Four Africans are up for the award.
Online Magazines: May 2015 Issues
“Translations” by Adrienne Rich
Link Gems: Ghansah on Morrison; Akpabli on Fufu; Gachagua on Poetry and Grief; and more.
Call for Applications: AWDF’s “Writing for Social Change” Workshop for African Women
10 Poetry Books To Add To Your Reading List
“Unclaimed” by Clifton Gachagua
Yiyun Li wins The Sunday Times EFG Short Story Award with ‘A Sheltered Woman’
From “You are in the dark, in the car…” by Claudia Rankine
Nana Malone and Phillippa Yaa de Villiers Will Read in Accra this Week
“Some of My Worst Wounds” by Lorna Goodison
“Since you” by Dionne Brand
“Dust to Dust” by Tsitsi Jaji
“here rests” by Lucille Clifton
“Tonight” by Ladan Osman
In Search of the New for (US) National Poetry Month
My Shadow Jalada Prize Longlist
“Freezing in Sunshine” by Ama Ata Aidoo