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Akwaeke Emezi Named TIME Next Generation Leader: Today in Books

Akwaeke Emezi Is Writing New Possibilities Into Being

Author Akwaeke Emezi graces the cover of Time magazine as a Next Generation Leader, with a powerful cover story about their experiences as a Black, queer, and trans storyteller. Emezi is the author of Freshwater, Pet, The Death of Vivek Oji, and their upcoming memoir, Dear Senthuran. They also recently sold a romance novel, which has already been optioned for screen.

‘Black Panther’ TV Series: Danai Gurira To Reprise Role As Okoye On Disney+

Danai Gurira stole our hearts as Okoye in Black Panther, and now she’s returning to that role in a new Black Panther spin off series, set in Wakanda. The series will stream on Disney+, but not much is known yet about plot details.

Rupert Evans Is Joining The Cast Of Bridgerton Season 2

For those of you who can’t wait for the next season of the Netflix adaptation of the Bridgerton books by Julia Quinn, here’s something fun! Rupert Evans is joining the cast, as Edmund Bridgerton, father of the Bridgerton siblings. Since he’s deceased at the start of the series, it’s likely he’ll appear in flashbacks only, which will be significant to Anthony’s backstory and romance.