The Edge of Water

The Edge of Water
“The Edge of Water” Review: Grace Olufunke Bankole’s Debut Novel Searches For Meaning In Matrilineal Ties And Liminal Spaces

The Edge of Water asks what it means for women to be bound by blood…

Olufunke Grace Bankole
Nigerian-American Writer, Olufunke Grace Bankole, Wins 2025 Westport Prize for Literature

Olufunke Grace Bankole’s novel was praised by the jury for its masterful storytelling and multi-generational…