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Before the Mango Ripens
Hurston/Wright Legacy · 2025 · Shortlist
Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurston/Wright Legacy Award (Debut Fiction) | 2025 | Shortlist |
About This Book
Three women in Nigeria—a new wife, an aging polygamous wife, and a teenage girl—navigate the demands placed on them by tradition and patriarchy, each seeking agency in her own way. Finalist for the Hurston/Wright Legacy Award for Debut Fiction.
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