South African writer, Jarred Thompson, wins the Afritondo Short Story prize.
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The Heart of the Matter is a LAMBDA Literary Award Finalist - Oprah Mag →
The Heart of the Matter: The Gerald Kraak Anthology Volume III is a LAMBDA Literary Award Finalist
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“The Other Foundation and Jacana Literary Foundation's annual Gerald Kraak Anthology that contains African Perspectives on Gender, Social Justice and Sexuality have released their third volume titled 'The Heart of the Matter'. Described as a soft, subtle, deeply literary collection of stories by one of its curators Sisonke Msimang, this year's edition traverses the human condition in social settings, migration, motherhood, lonely masculinity, intersexuality, erotic and familial love - while retaining sensitivity and warmth. Via Skype we have Megan Ross, and Jarred Thompson joins us in studio, They are just two of the many contributors to the book.”
Read MoreMonstrous Shortlisted for Gerald Kraak Prize
Frankie Edozien, JK Anowe, Megan Ross, Lillian Aujo Lead 19-Strong Shortlist for the Gerald Kraak Prize. Read about it here and here.