Praise Song For The Butterflies

Abeo is unrelenting-a fiery protagonist who sparks in every scene. Bernice L. McFadden has created yet another compelling story, this time about hope and freedom. * Nicole Dennis-Benn, author of Here Comes the Sun *McFadden, writer of great, imaginative novels for years now (including Sugar and Gathering of Waters), is back with one of her best yet. Exploring ritual sacrifice in contemporary West Africa, Praise Song offers a fascinating, painful glimpse into a world… filled with tragedy and love and hope. – Entertainment WeeklyPerhaps one of the best books of the year, Praise Song for the Butterflies is a stunning, brief portrait that humanizes the plight of those in ritual servitude. It’s a fantastic work from a gifted author. – The GazetteMcFadden crafts a compassionate, unforgettable story of loss and redemption – BBC CulturePraise Song for the Butterflies is written like a fable–one of devastation, but triumph, too. Bernice L. McFadden’s novel sheds light on the long practice of trokosi, ritual servitude to priests. – Refinery29Praise Song for the Butterflies is a heavy and stirring book about the violence inflicted on girls–and the revenge that some of them are able to enact. – Bitch MediaAn engrossing novel that truly is a praise song for survivors everywhere. – Kirkus ReviewsThis harrowing yet compelling tale is not for the faint of heart but does promise redemption in the most trying of circumstances. – BooklistAbeo’s journey is challenging and stirring, punctuated by an excellent supporting cast of characters and McFadden’s lyrical prose. This moving novel should appeal to a wide audience. – Publisher’s Weekly

Bernice L. McFadden is an African-American award-winning author of ten critically acclaimed novels including Praise Song for the Butterflies, The Book of Harlan, Sugar, The Warmest December, Gathering of Waters (a New York Times Editors’ Choice and one of the 100 Notable Books of 2012), and Glorious.

Her latest novel, Praise Song for the Butterflies, was longlisted for the prestigious Women’s Prize for Fiction 2019. The Book of Harlan (2016) won the American National Book Award and an NAACP Image award, and has been optioned for a movie deal by Mark Tonderai of Shona Films.

In the UK, McFadden has featured at Cheltenham Literary Festival, Hillingdon Literary Festival and has given talks and signings at bookshops including Waterstones. She has featured in British media including BBC R4 Front Row, RTE Radio, The Observer, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Radio Scotland and on multiple blogs.

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