New Release
New Release
Set in the revolutionary fervor of the late 1960s, Kingdom of No Tomorrow follows the story of Nettie Boileau, a Haitian-American activist, as she becomes involved with the Black Panther Party. Winner of the 2023 PEN/Bellwether Prize for Socially Engaged Fiction, the novel explores themes of love, political identity, and the inner workings of the civil rights movement in America. It was longlisted for the 2024 Aspen Words Literary Prize.
Praise for Kingdom of No Tomorrow
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“This beautifully convincing slice of history is powered not just by good research, but by lots of suspense, compelling characters, and understated political themes that broke my heart because of how timely they remain. Kingdom of No Tomorrow will bring the fierce vision of the Black Panthers to new generations of readers, adding some stunning context to the modern Black Lives Matter movement.”
— Barbara Kingsolver, Pulitzer Prize winning author of Demon Copperhead
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“With her timely and urgent novel, and through the eyes, heart, and soul of Nettie, we are brought front and center into the world of the Panthers, and how they struggled to bring the Black community into a place where justice was possible. Kingdom of No Tomorrow is ambitious in scope and brave in execution. ‘Nettie had grown accustomed to the kind of darkness the human eye couldn’t recognize,’ the novel begins, but there is also lightness and hope. Nettie is a character to cheer for, and her struggles remain relevant in the chaos and upheaval we are living through today.”
— Naomi Benaron, author of PEN/Bellwether winner Running the Rift
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“Fabienne Josaphat has written a moving and gorgeous exploration of one young woman's awakening. Deftly traced and deeply moving, this novel is for anyone who has done the hard work of seeking truth and beauty in an unjust world. Josaphat has created an unforgettable heroine, a captivating voice that illuminates questions of justice, history and self.”
— Kaitlyn Greenidge, author of Libertie
“Josaphat fills the pages with vivid depictions of historical figures… and explores the stark reality of what it was like for the Black Panthers to live under the constant threat of infiltration and violence from law enforcement. This dynamic and layered novel offers much to admire.”
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“The novel is well-researched, true to history, filled and insightful as to the perils and promises of revolutionary thinking, especially when love and conflicting values are involved.”
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“The story’s strength lies in its ability to humanize history, shedding light on the sacrifices and inner conflicts faced by those on the front lines of social change.”
M.J. Fievre
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“A riveting story about the Black Panther Party and the high cost that can come with revolution.”
Book Reporter
“With soaring language and impeccable historical research.... Josaphat’s vivid, bracing novel reveals the collateral damage of violent social change while reminding us that a better, more peaceful world is possible.”
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National & Local Media Coverage
RADIO + PODCASTS
NPR / All Things Considered — interview — 12/3
Diverse Voices Book Review podcast — interview — 12/3
PRINT
New York Times — review — 12/7
The Washington Post— review — 12/9
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National & Local Roundups
Ebony — December 2024 roundup — 12/4
Chicago Review of Books — "12 must-read books of December 2024” roundup — 12/2
Ms. Magazine — “December 2024 Reads for the Rest of Us” roundup — 12/3
Alta— “10 New Books for December” roundup — 11/29
Goodreads — “The Most Anticipated Historical Fiction Fall 2024” roundup — 8/20
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National & Local Features
Amazon.com — “Best Literature and Fiction Books of December 2024” list — 12/1
PEN.org — PEN Ten interview — 12/5
REAL SIMPLE — Books Page recommendations — December 2024 print & digital issue
Poets & Writers — “PageOne” feature — Jan/Feb issue, date TK
“…a new classic in the literature of Black liberation…a vivid imagining of how young people — still growing, still grappling with their vulnerabilities — faced the challenges of a world on fire.”
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“Josaphat not only captures the spirit of the era but also offers timeless insights into the enduring fight for justice.”
Badass Black Girl