In this episode of BLK LIT, host Jacquees Thomas delves into the life and work of Cebo Campbell, author, creative director, and award-winning poet. Best known for his debut novel, Sky Full of Elephants, Campbell’s work has captured the attention of book clubs and literary influencers across the country.

The episode explores Campbell’s creative journey, including the personal experiences that shaped his voice, the inspiration behind his storytelling, and the challenges he faced while promoting his work. With powerful insights from Campbell himself and reflections from book influencers, this conversation examines themes of identity, culture, and the intentional removal of the white gaze in storytelling.

As the dialogue unfolds, listeners gain a deeper understanding of Campbell’s process, his richly drawn characters, and the emotional weight his work carries, on the page and beyond.

Connect:@_ThatsPeace@CeboCampbell 

Read:SKY FULL OF ELEPHANTS 

Learn More:CeboCampbell.com

Special Thanks To:

Jordan Hernandez @_CompletelyBooked 

Chase Griffin & Shaquille Anderson @BookedandBusyBookClub_

Anne @LaGringaBaiana

In this episode of BLK LIT, host Jacquees Thomas delves into the life and work of Cebo Campbell, author, creative director, and award-winning poet. Best known for his debut novel, Sky Full of Elephants, Campbell&rsquo;s work has captured the attention of book clubs and literary influencers across the country.
The episode explores Campbell&rsquo;s creative journey, including the personal experiences that shaped his voice, the inspiration behind his storytelling, and the challenges he faced while promoting his work. With powerful insights from Campbell himself and reflections from book influencers, this conversation examines themes of identity, culture, and the intentional removal of the white gaze in storytelling.
As the dialogue unfolds, listeners gain a deeper understanding of Campbell&rsquo;s process, his richly drawn characters, and the emotional weight his work carries, on the page and beyond.
Connect: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_thatspeace/?hl=en">@_ThatsPeace</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cebocampbell/?hl=en">@CeboCampbell&nbsp;</a>
Read: <a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Sky-Full-of-Elephants/Cebo-Campbell/9781668034927">SKY FULL OF ELEPHANTS&nbsp;</a>
Learn More: <a href="https://cebocampbell.com/">CeboCampbell.com</a>
Special Thanks To:
Jordan Hernandez <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_completelybooked/">@_CompletelyBooked</a>&nbsp;
Chase Griffin &amp; Shaquille Anderson <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bookedandbusybookclub_/?hl=en">@BookedandBusyBookClub_</a>
Anne <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lagringabaiana/">@LaGringaBaiana</a>

BLK LIT highlights the creative wordsmiths of our current and past generations. We will delve into the history, purpose, and personalities behind each literary work, spending an intimate amount of time with each writer’s expression through orated excerpts or reenactments, content dissection, direct dialogue with the writers, and the host’s final thoughts. BLK LIT is the home for lovers of literature by wordsmiths of culture. 

BLK LIT highlights the creative wordsmiths of our current and past generations. We will delve into the history, purpose, and personalities behind each literary work, spending an intimate amount of time with each writer’s expression through orated excerpts or reenactments, content dissection, direct dialogue with the writers, and the host’s final thoughts. BLK LIT is the home for lovers of literature by wordsmiths of culture.

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The Book Clubs Selected: Sky Full Of Elephants

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