SNIPPETS (41)- BY SUMAILA UMAISHA

_From my chats with writers...

Without publishers, bookstores, libraries and books, our society would be relegated to mediocrity and intellectual growth would be stagnant. To this end, Nigerian publishers have been making efforts to bring literature to the masses. It's also a fact that Nigeria is blessed with many talented writers, especially from marginalized backgrounds, who possess powerful, world-changing stories but lack platforms to share them. This is where our new outfit, The Literary Dungeon Publishers (launched just a week ago) intervenes. We aim to give voice to the voiceless with our slogan: "rare, unseen, unknown, unheard". We prioritize the underrepresented, authentic narratives, while remaining open to experimental genres from established writers. "Our aim of "bringing literature to the elites" reflects our commitment to elevate exceptional and throbbing stories that liberate both the writer and the reader.

LEONARD UGWU