June242023
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Windrush 75 International Conference – Reforming our Futures
The Art’otel, London Battersea Power Station, 1 electric Boulevard, London SW11 8BJ
The Art’otel, London Battersea Power Station, 1 electric Boulevard, London SW11 8BJ This is a 2-day conference organised by the National Windrush Museum. Please note the event takes place at different venues.
I’ll be taking part in a panel discussion on day 2. I’ll be sharing why I believe all children should know about the story of the Windrush and Britain’s Black airmen as well as my motivation for writing Black history books for children.
News
The Story of Afro Hair longlisted for the UKLA Book Awards
I’m so thrilled to share the brilliant news that The Story of Afro Hair has been longlisted for the UKLA Book Awards 2023 in the 3 – 14+age category.
The books selected for the award are titles that teachers can share with pupils as part of regular classroom experience. The prestigious UKLA Book Awards are the only national awards judged entirely by teachers.
October 2022
The Story of Afro Hair chosen as Indie Book of the Month
I’m so delighted that my book celebrating the biology and history of Afro hair from ancient to modern times has been chosen as Indie Book of the Month. This means the book will be will be displayed at every independent bookshop throughout UK and Eire.
October 2021
Scholastic UK announce new Black history books for children
I’ve been self-publishing children’s Black history books since 2009. Now feels the right time to work with a mainstream publisher to make these much-needed stories more readily available. I’m looking forward to working with Scholastic UK.