“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…
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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…
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…
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…
“We must be the change we want to see!” says Tàta Storytime founder
Tata Storytime is a unique production dedicated to telling stories with Black leads, read by award-winning Black actors,…
Charlotte Mensah’s debut book ‘Good Hair’ is the Afro & curly hair bible
Black hair guru and Hair Lounge salon founder, Charlotte Mensah has released her debut book, Good Hair, The…
“I’m proud of this one” President Barack Obama on his upcoming memoir
As the first African American President Barack Obama has had an incredible impact on the world, serving as…
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…
“Every child needs to see their lives reflected in literature”: Renée Watson
Renée Watson writes about the Black girl’s experience with authenticity and heart. We caught five minutes with her…
What we can all learn from Reneè Watson’s book Ways To Make Sunshine
Ways To Make Sunshine is the latest children’s book from New York Times-bestselling and multi-award-winning author Renée Watson,…
Candice Brathwaite’s debut novel shines a light on Black motherhood
Candice Brathwaite is the hilarious, straight-talking mummy influencer and writer who is bringing a refreshing perspective on Black…
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…
20 years in the making, but it’s worth the wait! The Book of Echoes
Rosanna Amaka’s debut novel, The Book of Echoes, is an instant classic. Irenosen Okojie, author of Butterfly Fish…