To mark the launch of the 2015 Commonwealth Short Story Prize, Commonwealth Writers hosted a conversation on how humour in short stories can help navigate difficult topics.
Panellists Leila Aboulela, Kei Miller and Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi were chaired by Romesh Gunesekera.
It has been a privilege to hear from three passionate, inspiring voices, working from different corners of the Commonwealth on…
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