Writing from an International Perspective

Moderated by Professor Umeh, a panel of foreign-born authors talked about writing from an international perspective. As the American reading public becomes more diverse, more foreign-set books have come to market. Many titles, such as The Kite Runner and Zadie Smith’s White Teeth, have found success. Topics included the inherent challenges in finding a publisher, finding an American audience, and ensuring the publication of a second title. After their presentations they responded to audience members' questions.

Yvette Christianse (South Africa) wrote, Unconfessed: A Novel. Leslie Musoko (Great Britain) wrote, Divinity Dawns. Felicia Luna Lemus (Mexico) wrote, Like Son: A Novel. Dale Butler (Bermuda) wrote, It Takes a Smiling Raindrop. Judy Powell (Canada) wrote, Coffee, Cream and Curry.

This event from the 9th Annual Harlem Book Fair was held at the Schomburg Center’s Langston Hughes Auditorium. close