‘A collective portrait of Black Brazil that, despite occasional translational infelicities, makes good on the anthology’s ambition with bitter irony and verve.’
Asymptote

‘this volume is a much-needed platform for the dissemination of a group of writers who have been historically marginalized. It succeeds in conveying the Afro-Brazilian essence in its stories through a carefully conceived, sensitive, and intellectually rigorous editorial project. Amid its plurality, what ultimately stands out is the coherence and force of Afro-Brazilian voices in dialogue. Moreover, the opportunity to engage with the editors’ individual reflections and to follow their reasoning throughout the book’s development is a rare and valuable feature that can serve as a model for future initiatives of this kind’
Cadernos de Tradução

‘Contemporary Afro-Brazilian Short Fiction highlights generational voices spanning from the Quilombhoje literary movement to newly published authors. This bilingual anthology promises to be an asset to the ever-growing Afro-Brazilian literary canon. The gift to scholars and enthusiasts of Afro-Diaspora literature is the access to brilliantly rich creative works.’
Antonio D. Tillis, Rutgers University-Camden

‘This collection showcases the most compelling Black prose penned in contemporary Brazil bringing together a remarkable convergence of generations in a bilingual edition. Each story is imbued with Black consciousness, transformed into the art of words, offering a powerful portrayal of both present-day and historical Brazil.’
Eduardo de Assis Duarte, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais