By Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka Mountain Gorillas only remain in the wild in three countries in the world: Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. I am lucky enough to live in Rwanda, where I was able to walk with some of the few remaining mountain gorillas in the wild. Thanks to teams of extremely … Continue reading #Veganuary: Walking with Gorillas: The Journey of an African Wildlife Vet
#Veganuary: Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead
Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk Translated by Antonia Lloyd-Jones This is the first fiction book on my list this month and there is a good reason. The novel is a crime story but with a twist in that it is also a primer for vegetarian ethics. The novel … Continue reading #Veganuary: Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead
#Veganuary: Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals
Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals Marine mammals have been the victims of capitalism and colonialism, with a number of species being pushed to the edge of extinction in pursuit of profit. Undrowned is a beautifully written book that Alexis calls a ‘book length mediation’ for social movements and our whole species based on … Continue reading #Veganuary: Undrowned: Black Feminist Lessons from Marine Mammals
#WorldKidLit Wednesday: Rosie Runs
Rosie is a sleek greyhound who loves to run. And at the start of her story, Rosie Runs–a beautiful, oversized picture book for ages 3-7–that’s exactly what she does, day in and day out: The white mechanical hare scurries in front, and Rosie can just see it from the corner of her eye. Soon she … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Wednesday: Rosie Runs
#WorldKidLit Wednesday: Empty and Me
Originally published in Iran in 2021, Empty and Me: A Tale of Friendship and Loss is a standout picture book about loss, grief, and finding new ways to be in the world. Released this past October in a dual language Persian/English edition by U.S. based Lee & Low Books, this moving picture book presents an … Continue reading #WorldKidLit Wednesday: Empty and Me
#DegrowthLitMonth: The Deficit Myth: How to Build a Better Economy, by Stephanie Kelton
The Deficit Myth: How to build a better economy, by Stephanie Kelton. June 9, 2020 Page Count: 336 pages Publisher: PublicAffairs ISBN: 978-1541736184 If you've ever wondered "but how will we pay for it?" then this is the book for you. An exploration of Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), Kelton expertly walks us through the way … Continue reading #DegrowthLitMonth: The Deficit Myth: How to Build a Better Economy, by Stephanie Kelton
#ZimbabweLitMonth: The Men I Have Hated (2021)
All good things eventually come to an end. Our final book to end this #ZimbabweLitMonth with is this memoir by Tinatswe Mhaka whose debut, "The Men I Have Hated" published by Carnelian Heart Publishing chronicles her journey with her relationships with men from childhood to adulthood in Zimbabwe. Mhaka allows herself to be vulnerable and … Continue reading #ZimbabweLitMonth: The Men I Have Hated (2021)
#ZimbabweLitMonth: This Might Sting a Bit (2021)
As this month comes to an end, I know this might sting a bit so I thought I would end with this novel about substance abuse set in Harare. In her debut novel, Claire Adlam introduces us to the Hay family. "Meet Kat. Just a regular teenager growing up on a Zimbabwean farm. Full of … Continue reading #ZimbabweLitMonth: This Might Sting a Bit (2021)
#ZimbabweLitMonth: I am a girl from Africa (2021)
Often times the stories centered around Zimbabwe are fictional narratives. Memoir is becoming a popular nonfiction form of expression. Today I will introduce you to Elizabeth Nyamayaro @enyamayaro, who narrates her life story which begins with a near death experience in Goromonzi. This incident is what catapults her onto a journey which takes her to … Continue reading #ZimbabweLitMonth: I am a girl from Africa (2021)
#ZimbabweLitMonth: Glory (2022)
Political satire is an important genre in Zimbabwe where writers can't often express themselves without impunity. Glory, published by Chatto (2022) is the second novel by award-winning novelist, Noviolet Bulawayo. The book was shortlisted for the Booker Prize (2022) and is inspired by George Orwell's "Animal Farm." In Glory, the story rides on the senile … Continue reading #ZimbabweLitMonth: Glory (2022)
