Ep10: Jendella Benson on gentrification, family, and all things South London

In this episode, I chat to the lovely Jendella Benson about her debut novel, Hope & Glory. We had a great chat about her writing, the messiness of family life, love, south London, class, gentrification and growing up with immigrant parents. Jendella is author of the novel Hope & Glory and Head of Editorial at Black Ballad – the award-winning digital platform for Black British women. She is also the host of the podcast Black Ballad Presents: The Survival Guide. She has written for ...

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Welcome to The Diverse Bookshelf. I’m Samia Aziz, celebrating the power of literature and the voices of authors and change makers from the global majority. Join me as we explore the stories that inspire, connect, and transform our world. Each week I interview an inspiring guest about a whole host of themes and issues while focusing on diverse literature.  Let’s uncover the stories that truly matter—together.