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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

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

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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.

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Letters to Kweku

2027

The highly anticipated sophomore novel, arriving in January 2027.

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Schools

Teach Letters to Kweku with ready-to-use curriculum resources. 

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A complete set of lessons and materials design to work immediately in the classroom. 

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  • Curriculum-aligned for year 7 to year 11

  • No preparation required

  • Suitable for mixed-ability classes

  • Focused on key analytical skills

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Joyce Efia Harmer speaking at Stepping into Stories Kids Lit Fest
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Joyce Efia Harmer speaking at Stepping into Stories Kids Lit Fest

Photography by Tricia Keracher-Summerfield

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