During its celebrated 50 years of publishing, the series has been a vehicle for some of the most important writers Africa has produced, such as Chinua Achebe and Ngugi wa Thiong'o.
- An extensive list of novels, poetry and short stories from Africa.
- A much celebrated series from a host of award-winning authors.
- Encourages pupils to engage with other cultures and backgrounds.
African Writers Series Classics - the very best in African literature!
Classic titles from renowned African authors, such as Chinua Achebe, Bessie Head and Ngugi wa Thiong'o. Each title has a brand new introduction and cover.
ARE YOU A BUDDING AUTHOR OF LITERATURE?
We are looking for new writers all the time. If you would like to submit your work to the Heinemann African Writers Series, please read our submission guidelines.
SUBMISSIONS GUIDELINES
If you would like to submit your work to the Heinemann African Writers Series, please send a brief synopsis of one page or less, a covering letter and typed manuscript of the first 3 chapters (or around fifty pages) to the following address:
AWS Submissions
C/o Lynette Lisk
Pearson Education
Edinburgh Gate
Harlow
CM20 2JE
UK
Or email lynette.lisk@pearson.com
No handwritten material will be accepted.
In your covering letter please include some background about yourself, the book and if relevant your writing career. If the manuscript has already been published or is being considered by other publishers or agents in any country, please include this information too.
We will respond to all submissions.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For queries/ submissions: lynette.lisk@pearson.com
Website: http://www.pearsonschoolsandfecolleges.co.uk
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