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The Caine Prize for African Writing 2018
The Caine Prize for African Writing 2018 | To Be Confirmed
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Now entering its nineteenth 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. The prize was launched in 2000 to encourage and highlight the richness and diversity of African writing by bringing it to a wider audience internationally. The focus on the short story reflects the contemporary development of the African story-telling tradition. This collection will bring together the five 2018 shortlisted stories, along with stories written at the Caine Prize Writers' Workshop, which will take place in April 2018.
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A genuinely fantastic and unique read. Full review below. New pick tomorrow. #litereads

https://thefeministbibliothecary.wordpress.com/2018/09/02/lite-reads-review-fant...

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I think that some people have preconceived notions about what poverty in Kenya might look like. Did this story change your thoughts? Did it make you reconsider the differences between poverty and comfort in Nairobi? #litereads

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Fanta Blackcurrant by Makena Onjerika uses "we" to tell the story, rather than the usual "I" in a first person narrative. Do you think this changed how you viewed the characters and events? #litereads

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We have a brand new #litereads selection for the week. Once you've read it, be sure to let us know what you thought. Reading resources in the link. #kenyanreads #caineprize

(Fanta Blackcurrant is not in the litsy system, but it did win this year's Caine Prize).
https://thefeministbibliothecary.wordpress.com/2018/08/26/lite-reads-selection-f...