ISBN (Hardcover): 978-1-962121-68-2

The African diaspora is not a single story but a tapestry of histories, cultures, languages, and lived experiences. Mosaic: Threads of African Prose and Poetry, the third annual collection from the African Diaspora Award, brings together 21 writers whose voices span continents while remaining rooted in the enduring legacy of African identity. Through poetry, fiction, and reflective prose, this anthology explores memory, migration, belonging, resilience, faith, family, justice, and hope.
Edited by Monique Franz, founding director of Kinsman Quarterly, this collection continues the organization's mission to amplify exceptional literary voices from across the African diaspora. Each contribution serves as a distinct tessera in a larger mosaic, revealing how individual stories, when brought together, create a richer portrait of our shared humanity. Thought-provoking and beautifully crafted, Mosaic invites readers to discover the power of literature to bridge cultures, preserve heritage, and inspire meaningful dialogue.
 
Featuring works by C. T. Chestnutt, Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa, DJ Benhaim, E. Doyle-Gillespie, Elaine Joy Edaya Degale, Esinam Bediako, Femi Euba, Jacqueline Rose, Johannes Shikongo, Jonathan Chibuike Ukah, Joseph Jones, Kavon Henley, Mariam Akmal, Michael Eshetu, Michelle Alexander, Mohammed Babajide Mohammed, Noelle Kristina Barnes, Nwenna Kai, Shreya Mandal, Tennille Michelle Tatum, and Zae Matthews.