Harvest

The food of coastal Africa has long nourished the bodies and fed the spirits of many as it moved along with a people, from its original continent across seas. "Harvest" echoes this original journey as it follows a young girl recalling childhood, and discovering adulthood, all while navigating different spaces and times. Amanya Maloba's debut collection of contemporary African American vignettes is told in a voice that echoes generations of these stories, but is resolutely her own-personal and raw. Maloba has watered the soil of her imagination with laughter, tears, and centuries of wisdom, and the harvest she has brought forth is every bit as rich and rewarding as those nutrients promise. Perfect to savour one at time, but you may find yourself devouring these sweet and sour vignettes in one sitting.