Love In Color
by Bolu Babalola (Photo credit: William Morrow)
Love, in all its examples and definitions, is one of life’s most malleable things. It’s disparate that way. Historically, romantic love has been full of men lusting after and entrapping women who want nothing to do with them. In some of the most common myths and lores, love can be misogynistic, heteronormative, and used as a tool to subjugate people, particularly women. British Nigerian writer Bolu Babalola’s debut book,
Love in Color: Mythical Tales from Around the World, Retold, released on April 13, rewrites “love” for the modern era. Babalola focuses primarily on classical myths from Nigeria, China, Ghana, and other countries filled with people who’ve historically been marginalized, imbuing those tales with a new appreciation for the formerly forsaken female protagonists. She also sheds misogyny, graphic violence, sexual misconduct, and other old vehicles used in traditional storytelling, instead choos
World Book Night Is This Friday
By
rd April 2021.
This year’s theme, “Books To Make You Smile”, is a response to the impact of Covid-19 on mental health, highlighting the proven power of reading and the benefits it brings to well-being.
This also coincides with the launch of “Stories to Make You Smile” – a new collection of short stories compiled by The Reading Agency together with Specsavers.
To mark its 10
th anniversary, World Book Night will host virtual events, giveaways, online activities, and exclusive releases.
Celebrations will include a livestreamed event in partnership with The British Library, hosted by World Book Night Ambassador Sandi Toksvig and featuring best-selling authors David Nicholls and Bolu Babalola, and World Book Night founder and Canongate CEO Jamie Byng (8-9pm).
The annual celebration of books and reading, hosted by Sandi Toksvig.
This is an online event hosted on the British Library platform. Bookers will be sent a link in advance giving access and will be able to watch at any time for 48 hours after the start time.
Join us to celebrate the 10th anniversary of World Book Night, hosted by The Reading Agency in partnership with Specsavers. World Book Night brings people from all backgrounds together for one reason – to inspire others to read more.
During this special event, you’ll be treated to exclusive readings and hear from special guests about the books that make them smile. World Book Night Ambassador
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