Jenni Fagan – That Reminds Me

Jenni Fagan is the author of five fiction novels, one non-fiction memoir about growing up in local authority care, eight poetry collections, alongside screenplays, essays and articles. She is a Granta Best of Young British Novelist and Scottish Author of the Year. Her work has been translated into nine languages.

“Derek Owusu’s book, published by Stormzy, centres on a young boy, born to Ghanian parents in London, who ends up in care. I rarely read brilliant work by other folk who grew up in the care system like I did – but this one really stands out.  He begins the story with the very simple struggle of learning to write. The book is filled with beautifully humane observations. It’s the writing and originality of his voice combined with his ability to see and articulate the world that makes every single line utterly compelling.”

Thank you to Jenni Fagan for recommending this book!

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