We’re delighted to announce the list of authors in our Anansi book! Publishing in January 2025 alongside Circe, Anansi joins our new series focusing on Myths, Gods & Immortals. This latest title features a foreword by Emily Zobel Marshall and an extended essay by Ivana Akotowaa Ofori exploring the folkloric origins and interpretations of Anansi. Sixteen stories written by modern authors were selected from submissions, reimagining and celebrating this figure for new and old audiences. Many thanks to everyone who submitted a story for consideration, and congratulations to the selected authors!

How the Orb-Weaver Learned to Carry Stories by Ian Ableson

The Secrets of Jamestown Lighthouse by Benjamin Cyril Arthur

Ananse City Dawn by Bernice Arthur

Ananse and the Infernal Tale by Emmanuel Blavo

Kwaku's Squad: Daughter of Leopard by Bryoni Campbell

Anansi and the Hot-Lanta Flow by Sara Chisolm

The Rainmaker by Yazeed Dele-Azeez

Anansi and the Christmas Dinner by A.L. Dawn French

A Night in New Orleans by Yeayi Kobina

Anansi and Păcală by Alina Mereșescu

Descendance by Ella N’Diaye

Pepe Gets Married by Florence Onyango

Six to the Rescue by Frances Pauli

Anansi’s Journey Around the World by Shruti Ramesh

Taxi Brousse by Peter K. Rothe

Sacrifice by Chisom Umeh

About the Series

Discover the mythology of humankind through its heroes, characters, gods and immortal figures. Myths, Gods and Immortals brings together the new and the ancient, familiar stories with a fresh and imaginative twist. Each book brings back to life a legendary, mythological or folkloric figure, with completely new stories alongside the original tales and a 30,000-word essay which emphasises ancient and modern connections, tracing history and stories across continents, cultures and peoples. New and emerging writers from open submissions reveal hidden themes, casting fresh perspectives on well-known stories, alongside the specially commissioned story of the origins and the cultural background from the era. The first titles are Medusa, Odin, Anansi and Circe.

This book will be available to early next year via book stores, Amazon, and our website page for Anansi!