Cassava Republic

26/11/2025

📢 SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN!

We are inviting Black writers from across the globe to contribute to a transformative new anthology: Echoes of the Earth: Black Voices Reclaiming Ecology and Justice.

From desertification and digital waste, to climate capital and colonial policies, this wide-ranging collection will re-centre African and Afro-Diasporic perspectives on all things ecological.

Submissions are open now to add your voice to this crucial conversation!

🗓️ Deadline: January 4th 2026.

Click the link in bio for more details!

25/11/2025

Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the start of the 16 Days of Activism, we raise our voices to highlight gender-based violence, one of the most pervasive human rights violations affecting women and girls across all communities.

Women and young girls are particularly vulnerable in conflict situations. The World Was In Our Hands: Voices from the Boko Haram Conflict, edited by Chitra Nagarajan, centers these stories, showing how lives are upended by abduction, forced marriages, and constant threats of violence.

In this excerpt, a young girl recounts being groomed and married at 13, taken across towns and into Sambisa Forest, and forced to live under strict control and fear.
Her story is a reminder of the urgent need to protect girls from violence and abuse.

Read more in The World Was In Our Hands, an essential collection of first-hand accounts that sheds light on experiences often left out of headlines.

21/11/2025

20/11/2025

In continuing our Black Friday celebration, we’re honoring Black publishers who bring bold, imaginative stories to life. These presses amplify voices that matter and help shape the future of Black literary archive.
Swipe through to meet the publishers redefining storytelling, one book at a time. We encourage our community to support these publishers.
Which publisher’s work are you familiar with or excited to explore? Tell us in the comments

19/11/2025

Celebrating men this International Men’s Day!

Today, we’re shining a light on the books in our catalogue with male lead characters and the writers who craft these stories with such depth and intention. Through their work, we gain a richer understanding of the complexities of male identity, the balance of vulnerability and strength, and the many ways men navigate friendship, family, love, and self-discovery.

Which male lead in a book has stayed with you the most?

19/11/2025

This International Men’s Day, we are appreciating all our books with male lead characters. They remind us of the complexities of male identity, the layers of vulnerability and strength, and the many ways men navigate friendship, family, love and self-discovery.

Join us as we highlight the stories that show men in their fullness. Which male lead has stayed with you the most?

19/11/2025

As Black Friday approaches, we’re reframing the day to tap into what truly matters. Less rush, more intention; less noise, more of what is Black, bold and beautiful.

Today we’re celebrating Black storytelling by spotlighting some of the writers who shape our list. This is your chance to revisit old favourites, discover new talents, or introduce someone you love to the boundless Black imagination in these books.

Swipe through, pick your next read, and watch out for our discount code to start stocking on your festive presents.

17/11/2025

✍🏾Throughout history, black authors have given life to our stories, our histories, and our experiences. Their work reflects the echoes of our own lives, reminding us of who we are and the worlds we come from.

🖤 Beyond shaping conversations, these authors have/are challenging perspectives, and leaving lasting marks on literature.

We’ll be celebrating black stories in a couple of days! What is your favourite book by a Black author? Share with us in the comments.

15/11/2025

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14/11/2025

🖤 Black stories carry our histories, our joys, and our truths. They make us laugh, think, and feel deeply.

In the next few days, we’ll be honoring the spaces that nurture them, the people that bring them and more. A celebration of Black stories is coming…🎉

👀Watch this space and get ready to join us!

Which Black story has stayed with you long after you heard it?