Bernardine Evaristo (born 1959) is a British author, professor, and activist known for her innovative fiction exploring the African diaspora. She made history as the first Black woman to win the Booker Prize in 2019 for her novel Girl, Woman, Other. She is a dedicated advocate for writers of colour, a professor at Brunel University London, and a prolific writer across various genres.
Bernardine Evaristo (born 1959) is a British author, professor, and activist known for her innovative fiction exploring the African diaspora. She made history as the first Black woman to win the Booker Prize in 2019 for her novel Girl, Woman, Other. She is a dedicated advocate for writers of colour, a professor at Brunel University London, and a prolific writer across various genres.
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