Submissions

We publish authentic African and/or Caribbean fiction, narrative non-fiction, and creative non-fiction. These include novels, poetry, memoirs, essays, historical narratives, and biographies.

We believe that rhythm is a large part of writing well. Therefore, a Wakonté Books publication must have a distinct sense of rhythm. It ebbs and flows, and stops abrupt. It runs on in excitement, and is curt in displeasure. It is the rhythm of accents and the rhythm of tongues.

Beyond rhythm, a Wakonté Books publication is set apart in the way it captures the vagaries of African and Caribbean life. It strays from imitation, is full of color and life, yet not devoid of balance.

FOR FICTION, YOU’RE A GOOD FIT IF:

• You’re African or Caribbean
• Your work uses African and/or Caribbean languages, pidgins or patois, characters and settings authentically and effectively.
• Your work captures the African/Caribbean experience in diasporic settings.
• Your work captures the multi-facetedness of African and Caribbean experiences. This can be romance, thrillers and mysteries, fantasy novels, children’s books or even young adult fiction.

FOR POETRY

• You are African or Caribbean
• Your work uses African and/or Caribbean languages, pidgins or patois, characters and settings authentically and effectively.