“Love, loss and redemption” – Reviewing Yaa Gyasi’s Transcendent Kingdom
Transcendent Kingdom, a poignant and gritty story of a Ghanaian family who left the motherland for America, is…
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Empress & Aniya: YA novel from Queenie author, Candice Carty-Williams
Empress & Aniya, South London’s answer to ‘Freaky Friday’ is the upcoming YA novel from bestselling author of…
Malorie Blackman supports LoveMyRead book subscription service
Give your child, and yourself, the gift of top book titles curated by Malorie Blackman and other authors…
How The One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House by Cherie Jones: An extract
How The One-Armed Sister Sweeps Her House is Cherie Jones’ compelling debut novel about a troubled island, of…
“Be the youest you, that ever youed” and other gems from Luvvie Ajayi Jones
The Fear-Fighter Manual: Lessons from a Professional Troublemaker is the follow-up book from New York Times bestselling author Luvvie…
Books by Black authors that should have been on your 2020 reading list
There are plenty of things that are better left in 2020, but these books from last year aren’t…
You need these two positive affirmation and uplifting quote books in your life
“She Believed She Could So She Did” and “Wise Words from Black Icons” are two superb pocketbook-sized collections…
Author’s debut “Minwood Lane” series to educate children on dementia
Kamilla Woodburn, a professional actress, children’s author and drama teacher has written The Adventures of Minwood Lane, a…
Emily Bernard: “My ambition was to honor the glory of their everyday lives”
Capturing the twists and turns in the lives of three generations of Black women, celebrated American author Emily…
Spotlight on the woman behind the resistance: Dr Shola Mos Shogbamimu
One of the most vibrant voices in the UK on Black identity, Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu’s new book, This…
Michelle Obama’s memoir, ‘Becoming’ adapted for younger readers
A younger readers edition of former First Lady Michelle Obama memoir, Becoming, is heading our way, giving children…
HAPPY HERE: An uplifting Black British anthology for primary school kids
Every primary school in England is set to receive a free copy of HAPPY HERE, a beautifully illustrated…
Andi Osho’s debut novel is a story of sisterhood, friendship and love
When three best friends hatch a plan to solve their relationship woes, by being each other’s matchmaker, what…
‘How We Love Our Hair’ book gives girls the tools to nurture their crowns
How We Love Our Hair is a new children’s book that’s filling a gap when it comes to…
“Symona’s Still Single” is the voice of 30-Something single Black women
Symona’s Still Single is a bold and insightful debut romance novel from presenter Lisa Bent that will give…