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The winners of the Guyana Prize for Literature 2026 were announced at a ceremony in Georgetown, Guyana, on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The Guyana Prize for Literature was founded by President Desmond Hoyte in 1987 to promote the development of local literature. Prizes were awarded biennially in categories that included best book of fiction, best […]
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Véronique Tadjo is the headline act at the Salon du Livre Féminin de Dakar 2026, which will be held from October 22 – 24, 2026. The Salon du Livre Féminin de Dakar (English: Dakar Women’s Book Fair) centers books and ideas that express the vision of African women, Senegalese women in particular. First hosted in […]
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Grand Prix du Roman Métis announced its 2026 selection in Saint-Denis, Réunion, on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The Grand Prix du Roman Métis is an international literary prize that the city of Saint-Denis, Réunion, has awarded annually since 2010. It rewards a French-language novel that highlights the values of cultural mixing, diversity, and humanism. Previous […]
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Angela Makholwa’s bestselling novel Critical But Stable has been adapted into a 13-episode television drama for South Africa’s Mzansi Magic, which began its run on July 26, 2026. Angela is not a new name in South African writing. The Johannesburg resident is the author of the novels Red Ink (2007), The 30th Candle (2009) (our […]
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Our regular Book Digest segment spotlights new books by A. Igoni Barrett, Ada Ferrer, Naima Coster, and Fatima Bala. Whyteface by A. Igoni Barrett Publisher: Graywolf PressPublication Date: August 4, 2026Genre: FictionLanguage: EnglishWhere to find it: Graywolf Press A. Igoni Barrett A. Igoni Barrett is a winner of the 2005 BBC World Service short-story competition, […]
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