Moving Forward Sideways Like a Crab
Shani Mootoo
Publisher: Akashic Books
Summary
Mootoo is one of the most significant and prestigious authors in contemporary Caribbean letters. The novel explores LGBT themes, particularly transgender themes. In the wake of the success of Jamaican author Marlon James, who famously came out of the closet last year in the NY Times, and lesbian Jamaican author Nicole Dennis-Benn, there is increasing interest in novels that portray LGBT issues from a Caribbean perspective. This book was long-listed for Canada's Scotiabank Giller Prize, and short-listed for a Lambda Literary Award (based upon its original Canadian publication.) Simultaneous publication of paperback and e-book editions. Broad appeal across age groups. Galleys (and e-galleys via Edelweiss) available in September. Digital Reading Group Guide available from Akashic's website. Galley display & giveaways at BEA and ALA Annual