Under The Udala Trees

Set against the backdrop of the Nigerian Civil War, Under the Udala Trees follows Ijeoma, a young girl sent away for safety who discovers first love with another girl—and the shame and danger that come with it in a deeply religious society. As she grows into adulthood, Ijeoma wrestles with her faith, her family’s expectations, and the truth of who she is. Told in quiet, lyrical prose, this is a moving coming-of-age story about love, survival, and the cost of denying oneself.

~ Included for its courageous portrayal of same-gender love in a context of cultural and religious repression. A powerful, emotionally resonant novel that explores queerness, faith, and self-acceptance with grace. ~