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Bad Form is an award-winning books magazine by and about writers of colour. Founded in 2019 by Amy Mae Baxter, we write a lot about books—everything from book reviews, to reading lists, to opinion pieces about the publishing industry.


THE SHORTLIST


BOOK OF THE YEAR DISCOVER


T


he inaugural winner in this brand new category encapsulates the intentions of this Nibbie: to amplify writers from tradi- tionally underrepresented backgrounds. Keisha the Sket was


commended by our judges for showcasing the “poetry, rhythm and place of a talented writer”, a then-13-year-old Jade LB. #Merky Books produced a tripartite book containing the original,


unedited story (written in Noughties text speak), the rewritten edited story, plus essays from contemporary writers. This “incredibly unique title” was treated as such by the publisher, who ran a billboard cover reveal in the middle of Hackney to pay homage to the birthplace of Keisha. The “once-in-a-lifetime” launch at Soho House included a Q&A with Stormzy. The book clearly resonated with fans, old and new; it is “remarkable” and “should be read widely”, concluded the judges.


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