It’s been a bumper year for entries to this year’s award and we’re thrilled to announce the longlist. The judges were excited to see creativity of form and storytelling, and brave writing.
Shortlist
- Azuka Oforka The Women of Llanrumney
- Inua Ellams Once Upon A Time In Sokoto
- Jason David Art Boy
- Max Kolaru Alphabet Spaghetti
- Natasha Cottriall HOME
- Tife Kusoro The Last Black Girl on Earth
Longlist
- Azuka Oforka The Women of Llanrumney
- Inua Ellams Once Upon A Time In Sokoto
- Jason David Art Boy
- JC Niala 1918
- Mahad Ali The Fall of Radley Road
- Max Kolaru Alphabet Spaghetti
- Natasha Cottriall HOME
- Robert Awosusi Black Power Playlist
- Sasha Frost Froggy
- Steven Kavuma Todduka
- Tamzin Murray Doughnuts and Ice Cream
- Tife Kusoro Last Black Girl on Earth
