2012 Caine Prize, the Niger Delta and Burning Grass - #BooksoftheWeek: April 15, 2013

 Every week, ZODML spotlights three great books from our extensive collection to inspire readers to try out books they might not have previously heard of. The selections fall under three major categories – fiction, non-fiction and children and young adult literature – so there’s a book to suit every taste. Also check out our archives and see what books have been selected in the past.
Fiction: A Life in Full and Other Stories - Various The eleventh collection of stories from the Caine Prize, Africa's most prestigious writing award, features work by Sierra Leonean Olufemi Terry (who won the prize in 2010), Kenyan Lily Mabura and more. Non-fiction: Development as Conflict: Ogoni Movement, the State and Oil Resources in the Niger Delta, Nigeria - John Agbonifo Agbonifo's doctoral dissertation delves into the complex and specific issues surrounding the history of oil exploration in the Niger Delta (and specifically in the areas populated by the Ogoni people) to uncover how political movements in the area developed. The book is dedicated to the memory of Ken Saro-Wiwa and the people of Ogoniland. Children and Young Adults: Burning Grass - Cyprian Ekwensi Burning Grass is an enthralling tale about Northern Nigeria where, when the grass is burnt on the plains, the Fulani cattlemen move southwards towards the banks of the Niger. Mai Sunsaye, the hero of the story, is afflicted with the sokugo, the wandering sickness, and his experiences and those of his herdsmen make for a fascinating tale.