Debut Novelist Akwaeke Emezi Recenters Reality
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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