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Offer Description

Small Worlds: A Heartfelt Novel of Music, Migration, and Identity Across London and Ghana by Caleb Azumah Nelson is a lyrical and deeply moving story that captures the emotional complexities of father-son bonds, personal freedom, and the cultural rhythms that shape us.
Told through the lens of Stephen, a young man who discovers himself through dance and music, this novel explores what it means to belong—to family, to a place, and to oneself. From church gatherings to late-night jam sessions and cross-continental journeys between London and Ghana, Nelson brings each scene to life with melodic and poetic prose.
Set across three transformative summers, Small Worlds is more than a coming-of-age tale—it's a vibrant meditation on the small but significant spaces we inhabit, and the emotional and cultural landscapes that define our identities.
✨ Shortlisted for the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction
✨ Featured on Most Anticipated Books of 2023 lists by Elle, Esquire, Guardian, Literary Hub & more
✨ A celebration of Black youth, music, migration, and emotional honesty
✅ Key Highlights
• Rhythmic and immersive storytelling about belonging, masculinity, and migration
• A powerful reflection on intergenerational connection and cultural identity
• Seamlessly blends London’s urban life with the warmth of Ghanaian traditions
• A novel that pulses with music, emotion, and spiritual depth
• Perfect for fans of introspective and lyrical literary fiction

Product Details

Attribute	Value
Title	Small Worlds: A Heartfelt Novel of Music, Migration, and Identity Across London and Ghana
Author	Caleb Azumah Nelson
ISBN	978 978 59761 4 4
Year Published	2023
Pages	272
Format	Paperback
Weight	0.4 kg
Availability	In stock
Tags	Caleb Azumah Nelson, Ghanaian Fiction, Black British Authors, Literary Fiction, Identity, Music & Migration
Categories	African Authors, Contemporary Fiction, Family Saga, Cultural Heritage, Ghana, Literature & Fiction, Novels
SKU	BK6745

✍️ About the Author: Caleb Azumah Nelson

Caleb Azumah Nelson is a British-Ghanaian author and photographer based in South East London. He is best known for his award-winning debut novel, Open Water, which won the Costa First Novel Award, Debut of the Year at the British Book Awards, and was a number-one Times bestseller.
A rising voice in contemporary literature, Nelson has been honored as a National Book Foundation ‘5 Under 35’ honoree by Brit Bennett and has received multiple accolades for his poetic and emotionally resonant prose. His writing is a celebration of Black British life, art, love, and identity, infused with the musicality of lived experience.