Lesley Nneka Arimah crafts stories that intricately explore themes of identity, belonging, and the impact of cultural displacement. Her narratives often delve into the nuanced experiences of individuals as they navigate shifting landscapes, mirroring her own diverse upbringing. Arimah's distinctive prose is noted for its lyrical beauty and profound psychological insight into human connection. Her work invites readers to contemplate the intricate ties of family, the persistence of memory, and the universal quest for a place to call home.
The Caine Prize for African Writing is often described as Africa's leading literary prize, awarded to a short story by an African writer published in English, whether in Africa or elsewhere. The 2019 collection features the shortlist of five stories selected by the Caine Prize judges in May 2019.
In this mesmerising and luminous collection, Arimah reimagines a world that is and imagines it as it could be, probing always at the heart of what it means to be human Ayobami Adebayo, author of STAY WITH ME
A New York Times Book Club PickA National Book Foundation "5 Under 35" HonoreeWinner Of The 2017 Kirkus PrizeWinner Of The NYPL's Young Lions Fiction AwardFinalist For The National Book Critics Circle Leonard PrizeShortlisted For The Aspen Words Literary PrizeThis prize-winning collection heralds the arrival of a prodigious talent, a National Book Foundation "5 Under 35" Honoree. In "Who Will Greet You at Home," a woman desperate for a child weaves one out of hair with unsettling results. In "Wild," a disastrous night out shifts a teenager and her cousin onto uneasy common ground. War haunts three generations of women in "The Future Looks Good," while in "Light," a father struggles to protect and empower his daughter. And in the title story, experts in a world ravaged by flood and riven by class discover how to "fix the equation of a person" -- with unforeseen repercussions.
Speculative Fiction from 25 Extraordinary Writers
Exploring themes of oppression and hope, this collection features twenty-five speculative stories by acclaimed authors like N. K. Jemisin and Charles Yu. Each narrative presents a unique vision for America's future, blending imaginative storytelling with critical social commentary. The anthology invites readers to envision possibilities beyond the present, showcasing diverse voices that challenge the status quo and inspire change.
Now entering its eighteenth year, the Caine Prize for African Writing is Africa's leading literary prize, and is awarded to a short story by an African writer published in English, whether in Africa or elsewhere.