Discovering the Best of Kenyan Fiction: Publishers to Watch
- Mubashar from the Alpha Content Team
- Jan 18, 2023
- 2 min read
Kenya has a rich literary tradition and a thriving fiction publishing scene, with a number of publishers producing and promoting works by local authors. Here are some publishers to watch for discovering the best of Kenyan fiction:
Kwani Trust: This non-profit organization focuses on promoting and publishing works by emerging Kenyan writers. They are known for discovering and promoting new talents and their publications have won several awards.
East African Educational Publishers: This publisher produces a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books, including works by Kenyan authors. They have a strong reputation for quality and have published several critically acclaimed works.
Black Letter Media: This independent publisher produces fiction and non-fiction books by Kenyan authors, with a focus on works that explore themes of identity, history, and culture. They have a strong reputation for discovering and promoting new talents and their publications have won several awards.
Storymoja: This independent publisher focuses on promoting and publishing works by emerging Kenyan writers, with a particular emphasis on children's literature. They organize literary festivals and workshops to support new talents and have published several award-winning works.
Yum Books: This independent publisher produces fiction and non-fiction books by Kenyan authors, with a focus on works that explore themes of identity, history, and culture. They have a strong reputation for discovering and promoting new talents and their publications have won several awards.
Langaa RPCIG: This independent publisher produces fiction and non-fiction books by African authors, including works by Kenyan writers. They have a strong reputation for quality and have published several critically acclaimed works.
It's important to note that this list is not exhaustive and there are many more publishers in Kenya producing and promoting great works of fiction. Keeping an eye on these publishers and their publications can help you discover the best of Kenyan fiction and stay updated on the latest trends and voices in the Kenyan literary scene.
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