READ Dust, by Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor, opens with the shooting death of a young man on the streets of Nairobi. He is killed by the police after stealing back the car that was stolen from him. The young man’s name is Moses Ebewesit Odidi Oganda (Odidi), and his death shatters his family: his estranged father Nyipir, … Continue reading The Booktrekker: Kenya
#INTLYALITMONTH: Aya Life In Yop City
Written by: Marguerite Abouet, Illustrated by Clement Oubrerie Translated by Helge Dasher ISBN: 978-1-77046-082-9 Publisher: Drawn & Quarterly Aya Life In Yop City is the story of 19-year-old Aya, who’s very dedicated to her studies and committed to her goals. It’s 1978 in Abidjan, a suburb of the Ivory Coast and Aya is your typical … Continue reading #INTLYALITMONTH: Aya Life In Yop City
#BlackIsBeautiful: Iman The Beauty of Color
The Beauty of Color: The Ultimate Beauty Guide for Skin of Color by Iman ISBN-10 : 0399532846ISBN-13 : 978-0399532849Published by Putnam Adult Iman The Beauty of Color: The Ultimate Beauty Guide for Skin of Color outlines a program of skin care and makeup for women of color, drawing on the author's experience as a supermodel and founder … Continue reading #BlackIsBeautiful: Iman The Beauty of Color
#TranslatedLit An Introduction to Modjaji Books by Colleen Higgs
Since 2007 Modjaji Books has been pushing the boundaries of publishing in southern Africa. We put women’s writing and experiences at the heart of our work. We publish everything from poetry and short stories to novels and memoirs. We publish women of all cultures, races and ages. We have published books on themes such as … Continue reading #TranslatedLit An Introduction to Modjaji Books by Colleen Higgs
Global Literature in Libraries Initiative 