It was great to have the Library of African and African Diaspora (https://loatad.org) and their West African Writer Residency Programme residents to come visit the institution!

LOATAD’s focus is on books by writers of African descent including African, African American, Caribbean, Black European, Afro-Latin, and Indigenous writers. The library has over 4000 volumes of literary fiction and narrative nonfiction dating from the early 20th century to the present day. From Algeria to Kenya, Liberia to Zimbabwe, our collection represents the rich diversity of the African continent and its vast Diasporas.

It was intriguing to observe the various discussions taking place between our fellows and their residents. There is so much visual art that influences literature, and so much literature that influences visual art.