Figuring out how to live and write as the child of Nigerian immigrants, to the dulcet strains of Toto
It wasn't just a site to ask how babby is formed—it was also the first place I could creatively explore
Would I have realized I was gay sooner if queer books were more mainstream?
The history of women publishing our work is intertwined with the history of women attempting to control our own identities
My work as a translator and my hobby as a puzzle-maker share an understanding of language as a space for play
Trying to be a young phenom was terrible for my self-esteem—and even worse for my writing
A contract that doesn't suit your needs or expectations could be worse than no book deal at all
I was raised to see English as more ambitious and educated than Hindi—but now I struggle with the weight of its legacy
I was at a loss for how to order my collection until I turned to an older, more instinctive art form: the music mix
Thank You!