Say you're one of them

This collection by Uwem Akpan features five stories, each set in a different African country, narrated by children who are witnesses to and victims of various forms of violence, poverty, and social upheaval.

The stories include 'An Ex-Mas Feast' set in Kenya, 'Fattening for Gabon' in Benin, 'My Parents' Bedroom' in Rwanda, 'Luxurious Hearses' in Nigeria, and 'What Language is That?

' in Ethiopia.

The narratives highlight the harsh realities of life for many African children, capturing their voices and experiences with vivid and stark prose.