African Literature

[close] This book club is based on the Reading Africa project described on Me in Mzansi. It's a project to combat xenophobia in South Africa through pan-Africanist literature. Anyone can join (you don't need to be South African). The goal is to read one book from each African country! Each month, a book will be chosen from a selection and then we will discuss the book. The book should be set in that particular country and written by someone from that country. (This can be quite tricky to define but it really depends on each author's individual relationship with that country). The book should undermine the stereotypes that Wainaina mentions in "How to Write about Africa" and Adichie talks about in "The Danger of a Single Story".

[close] CurlyInCollege© is a resource that celebrates students who are bold enough to navigate a life with curls on campus. This book club is for those who are on the journey of self discovery and self mastery through higher learning.

[close] This group focuses on books written by or about African-Americans in many different genres.

[close] We discuss African-themed short stories published in English. Quick 10-minute reads that are powerfully provocative. You don't need to be an avid reader to enjoy our book nights. You just need to have lived a little. It's also a great occasion to meet new people. We meet last Thursday of the month at Mama Jumbe's Restaurant, 350 Katherine Road, London E7 8NW from 630pm.