Margret Busby (Book order (chronological))

Margret Busby Book order (chronological)

Margaret Busby is an influential figure in the literary world, recognized for her pioneering approach to publishing and editorial work. She began her career as the youngest and first Black woman to co-found a UK publishing house, serving as its Editorial Director for two decades. Busby engages in writing, editing, reviewing, and broadcasting, and is also active in championing diversity within the industry. Her work underscores the importance of inclusivity, and her impact on enriching the literary landscape is undeniable.

New Daughters of Africa

976 pages
35 hours of reading

Nearly three decades after her pioneering anthology, Daughters of Africa, Margaret Busby curates an extraordinary collection of contemporary writing by 200 women writers of African descent. A glorious portrayal of the richness and range of African women's voices, this major international book brings together their achievements across a wealth of genres. From Antigua to Zimbabwe and Angola to the USA, overlooked artists of the past join key figures, popular contemporaries and emerging writers in paying tribute to the heritage that unites them, the strong links that endure from generation to generation, and their common obstacles around issues of race, gender and class. Bold and insightful, brilliant in its intimacy and universality, this landmark anthology honours the talents of African daughters and the inspiring legacy that connects them-and all of us.

2019

4.2