Joyce Efia Harmer was born in London. She has a BA in English Language and Literature from King's College London. Joyce has taught English in Italy and Australia and more recently in a busy London comprehensive. In 2016 Joyce was selected as one of six to take part in the Megaphone Writers' Scheme to support diverse voices in literature. In 2017 she was selected as a finalist in Penguin's WriteNow scheme.
Joyce Efia’s debut novel How Far We’ve Come was first published in May 2023 to wide critical acclaim.
About Joyce Efia
One of the most impressive young adult debuts of the year. This gripping novel takes a nuanced look at the legacy of slavery, injustice and inequality in today's world’
— The Observer
‘Both hopeful and heartbreaking, this gripping book turns a searchlight on the changing faces of injustice through time.’
— The Guardian
‘A seriously impressive debut. Read it now.’
— The Irish Times
‘Exceptional.’
— The Times
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