CARD CLUB At right, from left, Emily Allison, 13; Sophia Scott, 13; Greta Grigas, 12; Sabrina Smeltzer, 13; Jessica Gresham, 13; and Reign Giambi, 14, make Valentine’s Day cards for seniors Feb. 7 at Gresham’s Moorpark home. Above, one of the cards Jessica drew. The youths created 300 cards. Glitter glue, heart-shaped stickers and pastel paper
Flora Nwapa: Promoting new narratives in literature
What is the author s legacy?
Perhaps her most enduring legacy is the birth of contemporary Nigerian female writers who are replicating the themes of her novels in an effort to change the negative narrative of the African woman in a male-dominated literature space.
Is Nwapa a feminist?
While she is reluctant to be seen as a feminist, some of Nwapa s books are noted for advocating women s rights. In her work, she uses female characters to challenge unfair cultural practices that African women are subjected to due to widowhood and childlessness. The use of her novels to tackle unfair cultural practices against women remains an inspiration for Nigerian women s rights activists.