Samuel Kolawole
@samuelkolawole.bsky.social
Penn State Prof/faculty, Warren Wilson MFA
Award winning author of THE ROAD TO THE SALT SEA(2024), BLACKLAND(2027) & HYENA BOYS
I’m delighted to share that I’ve signed a new two-book deal with my publisher, Amistad/Harper Collins. I’m incredibly thrilled about these projects and can’t wait to share them with the world. It’s a true joy to be working once again with my editor, Rakesh Satyal.
November 6, 2025 at 9:13 PM
I’m delighted to share that I’ve signed a new two-book deal with my publisher, Amistad/Harper Collins. I’m incredibly thrilled about these projects and can’t wait to share them with the world. It’s a true joy to be working once again with my editor, Rakesh Satyal.
More good news. The Road to the Salt Sea is a finalist for the 2025 PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel.
April 11, 2025 at 10:18 AM
More good news. The Road to the Salt Sea is a finalist for the 2025 PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel.
I feel so incredibly honored to be awarded the 2025 Whiting Award in Fiction for The Road to the Salt Sea. I am glad this novel is finding its way out in the world.
April 10, 2025 at 7:15 AM
I feel so incredibly honored to be awarded the 2025 Whiting Award in Fiction for The Road to the Salt Sea. I am glad this novel is finding its way out in the world.
THE ROAD TO THE SALT SEA is on the longlist for the 2025 PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel. Grateful and honored!
March 22, 2025 at 6:11 AM
THE ROAD TO THE SALT SEA is on the longlist for the 2025 PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel. Grateful and honored!
Miami Book Fair this weekend. See you there !
November 21, 2024 at 8:08 PM
Miami Book Fair this weekend. See you there !
