Magdalene Abraha is an award-winning publisher, cultural curator and writer
Magdalene Abraha is an award-winning publisher, cultural curator and writer who has dedicated her creative career thus far to developing young Black creatives into published writers.
Among her many accolades, Magdalene was a Bookseller's Rising Star in 2019 and was made a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRSA) in 2020 for her contribution to the media and literature sector. In that same year, Magdalene was also hailed by Elle Magazine as "integral to raising voices of Black writers in the UK and beyond", featuring in their Black History Month's list of ten trailblazing women to look out for. Most recently, Magdalene was listed on the 2022 Forbes '30 Under 30' list for her work in publishing and literature.
Magdalene is also the creator of 'A Quick Ting On' series - celebrating and exploring all things Black British Culture.
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