Ijangolet S. Ogwang is a Kenyan-born Ugandan-South-African writer. Her debut novel, An Image in a Mirror was published by Blackbird Books in 2018 and became a national bestseller in South Africa.
Description
Longlisted for the Dublin Literary Award
Shortlisted for the UJ Debut Novel Award
When two sisters finally meet after twenty-two years, how mirrored will each feel by the other?
Set between Uganda and South Africa, An Image in a Mirror is the story of Nyakale and Achen, identical twins pulled apart by their mother’s decision to give one of them away to her sister for a chance at a better life.
At the heart of this beautifully woven tale is a coming-of-age story of two young women growing up in separate worlds that are as different as they are similar.
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Nov 1, 2023 |
| Release Date | November 2, 2023 |
| Release Date Machine | 1698883200 |
| Imprint | Rising Action Publishing |
| Provider | Rising Action Publishing |
| Categories | Literature & Fiction, African American, World Literature |
Author Bio
Overview
Longlisted for the Dublin Literary Award
Shortlisted for the UJ Debut Novel Award
When two sisters finally meet after twenty-two years, how mirrored will each feel by the other?
Set between Uganda and South Africa, An Image in a Mirror is the story of Nyakale and Achen, identical twins pulled apart by their mother’s decision to give one of them away to her sister for a chance at a better life.
At the heart of this beautifully woven tale is a coming-of-age story of two young women growing up in separate worlds that are as different as they are similar.