Bookshelf

Bookshelf

Stories under ‘The Laughing Guava Tree’

At this point in history, literature for African kids is something I crave for as satellite TV takes the attention of many. Back in the day, all we ha

Two writers for WRR Feast of Words festival

Daily Trust journalist and writer Bamas Victoria and Lagos-based engineer-turned-poet Jide Badmus will read from their works at the Words Rhymes &

5 Nigerians make long list of SSDA Prize

Five Nigerians have made the long list of the Short Story Day Africa prize (SSDA) in a list of 21. They are, Innocent Ilo for his story ‘Limbo&r

The 2018 Ingrid Jonker Prize calls for entries

The 2018 Ingrid Jonker Prize for English Poetry has called for submissions. Publishers or self-published poets are invited to submit three copies of a

Caine Prize submissions to close in January

The Caine Prize for African Writing is open for entries until January 31 2018.  Criteria to enter for the contest includes a published work, subm