The Joys and Challenges of Growing Up

Kehinde Winful is a poet, lawyer, and storyteller whose emotional and thought-provoking stories linger after the final page. Her debut novel, Flooding the River, was released in 2025.In our chat, we discussed her author origin story, her love for language, and how her Nigerian heritage is woven throughout her novel.Ready to read her debut novel?* Read her Flooding the River through Kindle Unlimited* Purchase a copy of Flooding the River through Itasca Books or Amazon.Connect with Kehinde WinfulStay updated on what’s coming next by following her on Instagram and Substack [at] kenyoureads or visiting her website, kehindewinful.com. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bookmarkedbychalon.substack.com