Literature Reviews

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Literature

Whites Can Dance Too By Kalaf Epalanga

Jade Fakokunde - 29th June 2023

Kalaf Epalanga’s debut novel Whites Can Dance Too is a momentous and invigorating glance behind the curtain of one man and his love affair...

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‘My Life as a Chameleon’ by Diana Anyakwo

Afua Hagan - 18th May 2023 75 | Out Of 100

Teens and lovers of YA are absolutely spoilt for choice these days. There are so many great books that tackle important issues with candour,...

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Out of 100 – Losing The Plot by...

Una McKeown - 10th November 2022 86.7 | Out Of 100

Losing the Plot is a delightfully experimental and keenly observed work by the award-winning poet Derek Owusu. Hailing from North London, Owusu is a writer, poet...

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More Fiya: A New Poetry Collection of Black...

Una McKeown - 19th May 2022 90 | Out Of 100

A touching, powerful and fiery new collection of poetry, inspired by the seminal The Fire People: A Collection of Black British and Asian Poetry,...

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‘A Prophet Who Loved Her’ By Leke Apena...

Priscilla Owusu - 30th September 2021

She chose her heart. He chose the church Fate reunited them. Can love save them? When Esther, a bisexual Nigerian girl with a beautiful voice...

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‘The Other Black Girl’ By Zakiya Dalila Harris...

Priscilla Owusu - 10th June 2021

Twenty-six year old editorial assistant Nella Rogers is the only Black employee at Wagner Books. Tired and fed up with the isolation, the daily...