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…
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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…
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…
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…
9 brilliant and imaginative children’s books from Black authors
Wanting Black children to see themselves reflected in literature continues to inspire parents to write their own children’s…
Lifting the lid on what it’s like to live with an invisible chronic illness
Imagine going through life dealing with an illness that is invisible to everyone but yourself? That’s the reality…
What to read in June: Escape in a good book from these Black authors
Half the struggle of getting stuck in a good book is actually figuring out what to read in…
Queen of the big reveal, Dorothy Koomson, returns with her latest thriller
Award-winning, global bestselling author Dorothy Koomson is one seriously underrated novelist. Her books have been translated into more…
Celebrating the life and works of James Baldwin: Living in Fire book review
Celebrated author, political activist and icon of the current Black Lives Matter movement, James Baldwin is an enigma.…
Revisiting an old classic: Reviewing Alice Walker’s The Color Purple
Do you sometimes sit back and think about a wonderful book that you loved and which had a…
Why this graphic novel gave us the feels: German Calendar No December
African writing publisher, Cassava Republic Press, has produced their first graphic novel, German Calendar No December. Featuring charming…
“You Are Enough” and other gems from The Slumflower’s bestselling book
“Their limitations do not have to become yours. Your virtue does not lie in your ability to abide…
Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire: Reviewing Akala’s bestseller
“The book that got me back into non-fiction again”, our Literary Editor, Vanessa Thomas said she read Akala’s…
Why you should read this ‘raw and honest’ poetry: Every Watering Word
Published last year, Every Watering Word is an extraordinary collection of profound poetry exploring motherhood, femininity, blackness, Christianity,…