Carnelian Heart Publishing Ltd.

29/06/2025

We’re selling at Chepstow Pride this morning 🧡📚🏳️‍🌈

23/06/2025

‘Wese Anoti Yangu Ndiyo Huru’ read by Ushehwedu Kufakurinani and translated to English by a friend) from his debut collection of poems, Hanzi Huchi Hwenduri - Kubva Mukati Kati; book launched at St. Anthony’s College in Oxford on 21/06/2025 🎉

23/06/2025

‘Tipei Tidye’ read by Ushehwedu Kufakurinani and translated to English by a friend) from his debut collection of poems, Hanzi Huchi Hwenduri - Kubva Mukati Kati; book launched at St. Anthony’s College in Oxford on 21/06/2025 🎉

23/06/2025

Hanzi Huchi Hwenduri - Kubva Mukati Kati was launched at St. Anthony’s College in Oxford last week, and we had the pleasure of watching Ushehwedu Kufakurinani reading 3 poems from his newly published book, alongside a volunteer translator. Here is ‘Muzivi’ 🎉

23/06/2025

We had a fantastic time at last week’s ‘History, Histories and Historians’ event, hosted by the Britain Zimbabwe Society at St Antony’s College, Oxford 🧡

21/06/2025

‘A people that writes means a nation that refuses to forget. Books are a fundamental tool for preserving memory, transmitting values and building a strong cultural identity. But without a solid book industry policy, this work remains fragile.’

What does it take to build a thriving publishing industry? In Africa, the answer starts with recognition. For decades, African authors, publishers and booksellers have worked in fragmented markets. But the talent, demand and creativity is growing. UNESCO's new report offers the first-ever comprehensive mapping of the book industry across all 54 African countries. The data tells a compelling story: despite structural challenges, the continent already generates US$7 billion annually, and with the right support, this could grow to US$18.5 billion. This isn’t just about economics. It's about culture, access to knowledge, and the power of African stories told by African voices. Read more: https://unes.co/5fc5wj

20/06/2025

We’re pleased to announce the authors included in our upcoming anthology: Afrofuturism Short Stories!

20/06/2025

We’re delighted to announce that Hanzi Huchi Hwenduri Kubva Mukati Kati (Shona poetry) and Kunona Kwakweema Kuzwa Mukati Kati (Tonga translation) - a collection of poems by Zimbabwean poet, Ushehwedu Kufakurinani, has released! Huge congratulations 🎉🧡📚

Order from Amazon, Barnes & Noble and many other global book retailers. Available in Zimbabwe by end of July, so place your orders with Book Fantastics 📚💫

Cover art by 🎨💫

20/06/2025

Happy Friday! What are you reading this weekend? 📚🧡