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Author Joyce Efia Harmer, new book Letters to Kweku scheduled for publication 10 September 2026.

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'One of the most impressive young adult debuts of the year.'

- THE OBSERVER

'Both hopeful and heartbreaking.'

- THE GUARDIAN

'A seriously impressive debut. Read it now.'

- THE IRISH TIMES

'Exceptional.'

- THE TIMES

About

Joyce Efia Harmer, author of 'Letters to Kweku', wearing a vibrant, colorful dress and smiling at the camera in a natural outdoor setting.

How Far We've Come book cover by Joyce Efia Harmer. Bright yellow background with a young girl in modern dress and headphones standing in a red-tinted historical plantation setting.

About

Joyce Efia Harmer is the critically acclaimed author of How Far We've Come and the upcoming Letters to Kweku. With a BA in English Language and Literature from King's College London, her fiction takes a nuanced look at the legacy of slavery, injustice, and inequality in today's world. Read full bio

How Far We've Come

2023

A critically acclaimed, gripping debut that turns a searchlight on the legacy of slavery and the changing faces of injustice.

Letters to Kweku

2026

The highly anticipated sophomore novel, arriving in September 2026.

Education

Engaging masterclasses, workshops, and speaking events for schools and educational institutions. Combining years of classroom experience, Joyce offers tailored, curriculum-focused sessions designed to help all students excel. Find out more

Joyce Efia Harmer speaking at Stepping into Stories Kids Lit Fest

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Photography by Tricia Keracher-Summerfield

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