Africa Risen
A New Era of Speculative Fiction
Sheree Renée Thomas, Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki, Zelda Knight
Readers rate it 3.6 (11 on Hardcover)
Released Nov 15, 2022 · Tordotcom
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This is a curated anthology of 32 speculative fiction stories by African and Afro-Diasporic authors, designed to be literary and thought-provoking rather than gratuitously graphic. While some stories may touch on mature themes, violence, or difficult content reflective of real-world or imagined struggles, the collection emphasizes cultural richness, imagination, and diverse perspectives. Best suited for teen readers and up who appreciate literary short fiction and are ready for varied thematic complexity across different stories.
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"[A] magnificent and wide-ranging anthology . . . A must-read for all genre fans."—Publishers Weekly, starred review From award-winning editorial team Sheree Renée Thomas, Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki, and Zelda Knight comes an anthology of thirty-two original stories showcasing the breadth of fantasy and science fiction... "[A] magnificent and wide-ranging anthology . . . A must-read for all genre fans."—Publishers Weekly, starred review From award-winning editorial team Sheree Renée Thomas, Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki, and Zelda Knight comes an anthology of thirty-two original stories showcasing the breadth of fantasy and science fiction from Africa and the African Diaspora. A group of cabinet ministers query a supercomputer containing the minds of the country’s ancestors. A child robot on a dying planet uncovers signs of fragile new life. A descendent of a rain goddess inherits her grandmother’s ability to change her appearance—and perhaps the world. Created in the legacy of the seminal, award-winning anthology series Dark Matter, Africa Risen celebrates the vibrancy, diversity, and reach of African and Afro-Diasporic SFF and reaffirms that Africa is not rising—it’s already here.
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- Fiction
- Fantasy
- Science Fiction
- Fiction, science fiction, collections & anthologies
- Afro-futurism
- speculative fiction
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ISBN 9781250833006 · Tordotcom