“Dreams, Miracles and Jazz” is an anthology of young African writers, edited by Kadija Sesay, a UK based editor of the literary Sable Magazine, and Helon Habila, a 2001 Caine Prize winner.
The book has long been in the works, initially scheduled to be published in 2006 and make its grand debut at the Cape Town Book Fair that year. Its publication date is now set to February 2008 and the Picador Africa website shows off the book cover and the blurb.
“Picador Africa comprises African literature - fiction and non-fiction - written by Africans. The primary aim of the imprint is to raise awareness, both locally and internationally, of the importance and value of African writing.
Dreams, Miracles and Jazz is an anthology of new writing in English from writers born in Africa or of African parentage. Stories from emerging voices including previous Caine prize winners, Binyavanga Wainana, Segun Afolabli and Brian Chikwava; writers who have since secured book deals, like Sefi Atta, and others whose work has won awards and is found regularly in national and international anthologies such as Biram Mboob and Mamle Kabu. The anthology is diverse thematically, covering almost all the major contemporary African issues such as AIDS, migration (both within and outside of the continent), land issues and identity. There is the tragic as well as the comic, but what runs through them all is the writers’ love and optimism for their continent, their belief in its future. Here are stories from Africa’s emerging international voices, telling stories in both traditional and new ways, paying homage to those who have gone before, yet forging ahead along their own dynamic new paths of storytelling. Good storytelling to be enjoyed by anyone who appreciates good fiction and wonderful writing.
I am very glad to tell you that yours truly is one of the authors featured in this anthology. I invite you to read “Promised Land“, a story focused on the familiar themes of migration, identity and love, written from the Malagasy perspective.
The book is not yet available through amazon.com, but should you be interested, you can purchase it here.
congratulations! looking forward to reading the book! thanks for sharing.
as always, thank you for your loving support, mymanindakara !
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I will to read Mialy and her friends not only because she’s my favourite writer but she’s a true inspiration for me. Thank you for being passionate, loving and skilled (of course!)
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I say! Brilliant! Can’t wait to get hold of it.
I cannot wait to read it
. Well done !
I tried to add the item to my wish list as suggested, but after filling in the form, I realized that they cater only for SA clients.So, will have to wait for amazon.com.
Su, if you give me your address, I will gladly send a copy to you.
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Thank you very much. I sent you an e-mail (at your blogging address) with my address.
I can’t wait to check this out. If I happen to pass through DC soon, will you autograph it for me?
Thanks David, it will be my pleasure.
Немного не в тему, но вопрос такой возник автору. А почему вы именно wordpress выбрали для своего блога. Я вот ваш блог постоянно читаю