Akwaeke Emezi is an Igbo and Tamil writer and video artist. Her debut novel "Freshwater," one of the most anticipated books of 2018, is the story of a young woman whose body contains multiples selves. The partially autobiographical story of Ada follows her from Nigeria to American college, where a traumatic event reveals the hidden powers of the spirits within her. Emezi discussed the novel with Glory Edim, founder of the book club and digital platform, Well-Read Black Girl. She traced the origin story behind her novel, decolonizing identities, and navigating transition.
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