Shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize, We Need New Names follows Darling, a young girl growing up in Zimbabwe amid political turmoil. When she emigrates to America, she confronts the dissonance between her childhood dreams and the complex realities of immigrant life.
A striking voice in African literature — raw, lyrical, and unflinching yet tender. Bulawayo's storytelling is vivid and her social commentary razor-sharp, making this one of the most important African novels of its generation.
Perfect for fans of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's Americanah and Imbolo Mbue's Behold the Dreamers. A natural fit for a Diaspora Journeys reading set alongside other African voices.
