“Books played such an important role in my life growing up,” reflects Akala over Zoom. “I don’t think there’s any way of overstating how important that is.” Following on from his bestselling ...

"I’m not optimistic about the future of the world. I’m an optimist of the will, pessimist of the intellect. I think that it’s very possible that humans could wipe ourselves out forever. I don’t think ...

Raper, poet and activist Akala has today (April 26) released his debut novel, The Dark Lady. His first literary release since Natives: Race And Class In The Ruins Of Empire, the novel is aimed at ...

Hodder Children’s Books will publish a “magical realist Shakespearean series” by hip hop artist Akala following a “hotly contested” auction. The Hachette Children’s Group imprint has agreed a two-book ...