New Daughters of Africa

Edited by Margaret Busby, 'New Daughters of Africa' is the 2019 successor anthology that collects work by 200 women writers of African descent from around the world, updating and expanding the scope of the original volume.

It was assembled to demonstrate ongoing literary creativity and to give many contemporary writers a platform, while fostering connections across generations and geographies.

Contributors waived fees to support a scholarship legacy tied to the anthology, reflecting its community-minded origins.

The book includes diverse genres and voices, from memoir and poetry to short fiction and essays, and intervenes in publishing's historical exclusions.

It has been used in teaching and as a reference point for the richness of global Black women's writing.