Ousmane Sembène books in order
Senegalese film director, producer, screenwriter, actor, and author
- Lived
- 1923–2007
- Country
- Senegal
- Books
- 8
Ousmane Sembène published 3 novels, 3 novellas, 1 short story collection and 1 non-fiction book, beginning with God's Bits of Wood (1960).
Updated September 2026
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God's Bits of Wood
Ousmane Sembène's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
God's Bits of Wood (1960)
Black Docker (1973)
The Last of the Empire (1984)
Novellas in order
The Money-order (1972)
Xala (1973)
Niiwam (1991)
Short story collections in order
Tribal Scars, and Other Stories (1971)
Non-fiction in order
Ousmane Sembène (2008)
About Ousmane Sembène
Ousmane Sembène, was a Senegalese film director, producer and writer. The Los Angeles Times considered him one of the greatest authors of Africa and he has often been called the "father of African film".
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Ousmane Sembène FAQ
- How many books has Ousmane Sembène written?
- Ousmane Sembène published 3 novels, 3 novellas, 1 short story collection and 1 non-fiction book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Ousmane Sembène's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with God's Bits of Wood.
- What is Ousmane Sembène's last book?
- Ousmane Sembène (2008).
- What is Ousmane Sembène's most famous book?
- God's Bits of Wood (1960) is Ousmane Sembène's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.