Kuimba Earns International Firebird Book Award and Other Literary Accolades
United States, 16th Jan 2025, –
Kuimba by Priscilla B. Shuler has been announced as a winner in the Southern Fiction category of the International Firebird Book Awards 2025, hosted by Speak Up Talk Radio. The book is recognized for its distinctive portrayal of post-Emancipation Southern life and the intricate interplay of history, mysticism, and social commentary.
This achievement joins a series of other honors for Kuimba. It was the recipient of the 2025 Difference Maker Award by Store with a Heart, which highlights works that drive significant change by increasing awareness, inspiring hope, and promoting compassion.
Previously, Kuimba earned recognition from The Chrysalis BREW Project, winning the BREW Readers’ Choice Award in the African American Fiction category for 2021–2022....