Immerse yourself in the magical realism of Zalika Reid-Benta's RIVER MUMMA, where Alicia's life takes a fantastical turn with the help of a Jamaican water deity. Erewhon Books ow.ly/lvRM50QI0H4

We’ve an event you’re NOT gonna want to miss. Zalika Reid-Benta will be in virtual conversation with the one & only Victor LaValle on 4/2 at 6pm CT to celebrate the release of her incredible novel, RIVER MUMMA! Hosted by our pals, @roomofonesownbooks.bsky.social. See you then! crowdcast.io/c/river-mumma-…

✨ On Thursday, April 4th, 2024 at 6 pm PT, we're hosting a virtual event with ZALIKA REID-BENTA (Zalika Reid-Benta) - in convo w/ Maurice Broaddus to discuss RIVER MUMMA! Signed bookplates available! Erewhon Books For more information & to register -> buff.ly/4anpOgW

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We’re deeply saddened to hear that Maryse Conde has died. The Grande Dame of Caribbean literature, she was shortlisted for the International Booker Prize twice, in 2015 and 2023, and leaves behind an extraordinary body of work. We send our heartfelt condolences to her family.

Tonight! 7pm EST! We're thrilled to bring you a conversation between Zalika Reid-Benta & Victor LaValle about her debut novel, RIVER MUMMA, hosted by our friends @roomofonesownbooks.bsky.social! Sign up at the link below & don't forget to buy your copy!! See you then! 🌊 crowdcast.io/c/river-mumma-…

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What are the fundamentals of good short fiction and what lessons do shorter forms teach a writer about moving on to the novel? Sign up for Start Short, with Zalika Reid-Benta bocaslitfest.com/start-short #bocas2024 Zalika Reid-Benta #writingworkshop #shortstoryworkshop #shortstorytonovel

What are the fundamentals of good short fiction, and what lessons do shorter forms teach a writer about moving on to the novel? #bocas2024 workshop: Start Short, with Zalika Reid-Benta

#oncreates is proud to present the finalists for the 2024 #TrilliumBookAwards, the province’s most prestigious literary prizes for English and French-language Ontario authors. Read the full news release here: ontariocreates.ca/news-releases/…

"Her deft character development and thoughtful threading of Jamaican history into the plot make for a novel that resonates on many levels and should certainly succeed with readers." Thank you so much for such a wonderful review!!!!

Aww, thank you! A movie would be WILD.

can't help but feel this is a conspiracy to destroy Little Jamaica. It's been a long eviction process that uses delays and dysfunction to drive current residential and commercial tenants out of the neighbourhood so that larger Real Estate developers can take the land

This is so cool 😍

The Harder They Come screens next Monday, February 3 at 7pm in Innis Town Hall. Presented by alum and author, Zalika Reid-Benta in conversation with Prof. Kass Banning. Free tickets at eventbrite.ca/e/the-harder-t…

Join us on Feb 27 at 6 pm for an evening with author and University of Toronto alumna Zalika Reid-Benta (Zalika Reid-Benta) as she discusses her debut novel, River Mumma, and award-winning story collection, Frying Plantain, followed by a moderated conversation. RSVP today: uoft.me/nc-zalikareidb…

Thank you Glenhaven Senior PS_PDSB for this #BlackHistoryMonth honour! I am speechless!