This study examines how African cultural traditions and storytelling practices shape contemporary African American women’s writing. Kraft considers narrative voice, relationships among women, inherited stories, and literary forms through a Black feminist approach.
Drawing on a personal friendship, Marion Kraft considers Audre Lorde’s literary and political influence through essays, speeches, and an interview. The collection connects Lorde’s writing with Black feminist organizing across national borders.
Marion Kraft’s debut novel follows Julia from a childhood shaped by war, poverty, and racial exclusion toward a life of greater independence. The experiences of three generations of women open a Black German perspective on West Germany after 1945.
A Christian community reading selection on identity, forgiveness, and finding meaning through difficult seasons.
Maik and Malaika’s river adventure becomes a story of creative play, reuse, and caring for the environment in this picture book by Ngozi Okwuosa.