If you need further proof of the inspiration of the writing community in Kalamazoo check this out. The Kalamazoo Gazette reports Kalamazoo Valley Community College graduate and author NoViolet Bulawayo was named to the prestigious Book Man long list.
Excerpt: Bulawayo, who moved from Zimbabwe to Kalamazoo in 2000 when she was 18, released her debut novel, "We Need New Names," in May. It is one of 13 books from around the world to be nominated for Great Britain's premier literary prize. The panel of judges will decide the shortlist in September and announce the winner on Oct. 15. The winner will receive the more than $75,000 prize.
Two stories on Bulawayo are here and here.
Source: Kalamazoo Gazette
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