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About Akwaeke Emezi

Akwaeke Emezi (they/them) is the author of the memoir Dear Senthuran; New York Times bestseller The Death of Vivek Oji, which was longlisted for the Dylan Thomas Prize; Pet, a finalist for the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature; and Freshwater, which was named a New York Times Notable Book, longlisted for both the Wellcome Book Prize and the Women's Prize for Fiction and shortlisted for the PEN/Hemingway Award, the New York Public Library Young Lions Fiction Award, the Lambda Literary Award, and the Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize. Selected as a 5 Under 35 honoree by the National Book Foundation, they are based in liminal spaces.

Recent updates about Akwaeke Emezi

April Events

Are you going on an Easter Egg Hunt this weekend? Why not read Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi from Faber & Faber

20 days ago

World Art Day

Bitter is a brilliant read to inspire young artists. By Akwaeke Emezi from Faber & Faber

24 days ago

World Children's Day

A remarkable book that your children will love. Pet by Akwaeke Emezi.

5 months ago

Go to an Art Museum Day (US)

Could there be a better time to read Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi. Published by Faber & Faber.

6 months ago

Halloween

Pet is a wonderful book for your children. Published by Faber & Faber.

6 months ago

October Events

Trick or treat? Pet by Akwaeke Emezi from Faber & Faber is a great book for fancy dress inspiration!

6 months ago

National Art Day (US)

You should read Bitter by Akwaeke Emezi. Published by Faber & Faber.

6 months ago

International Day of the Girl

Pet, with so many different girls in books, why not read this one! By Akwaeke Emezi, published by Faber & Faber.

7 months ago

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