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Who could've predicted Encounters with Baldwin launch 7 Aug - Hackney would take place on a night of racial unrest? Baldwin's spirit was there Ray Shell Rose & The Burma Sky- Paperback Out Now Dr Toyin Agbetu Aurora Metro Books Thomas Glave Black History Walks Way Wive Wordz Paterson Joseph BARAC Nii Ayikwei Parkes

Looking forward to Black Ballad Weekender Taking part in panel discussion- Caribbean Writing (at home & in diaspora)-with Charmine Wilkerson (Black Cake), Ishi Robertson ( Sweetness in the Skin), chaired by Shani Akilah (For Such a Time As This)- 23rd Aug. 12pm See you there.

Today is the beginning of the Black Ballad Weekender, see you there.

After the amazing success of the #BBWeekender, I'm going to put out the ask again: Who wants to sponsor a cute dinner or even a weekend retreat for our insanely talented writers??????? We have BB alumni in Bloomberg, at the BBC, the Guardian, on cover story bylines, in magazine

Congratulations Professor Olisakwe! Looking good in black.

6pm tonight and please do email me at [email protected] if you would like the link (this is a free event)

Ever wondered how a successful, best-selling novelist works? Try reading this interview with Elizabeth Buchan in Time & Leisure magazine magazine timeandleisure.co.uk/things-to-do/e… Then come and see Elizabeth at Clapham Book Fest - 11 October 2025 Tickets at payhip.com/claphambookfes…

That’s the longlist for the 2024 HWA Debut Crown Award. Congratulations to all! Thanks to our judges: Ayo Onatade (chair), Dan Bassett and Susan Heads. A short breather, then we’ll be back with the Non-fiction list #HWACrowns24

Congratulations to all longlisted authors! The HWA Non-fiction Crown judges are: Isabelle Grey (chair), Nathen Amin, Pete Brown, Jacqueline Riding and Annie Whitehead. Thank you for your hard work. We’ll be back in a moment with the Gold Crown Award longlist #HWACrowns24

Congratulations @Staceyv_Thomas !

Lovely to have been sent a proof of #GoodDirt by Charmaine Wilkerson. Out in Feb 2025. Really looking forward to reading. Thank you Stella Newing Penguin Michael Joseph

Buy an All Day ticket and see all our visiting authors. Concessions available for the under 18s, over 60s, students and the unemployed. Tickets at payhip.com/claphambookfes…

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mr. Alford Gardner. . Alford was one of the last few surviving passengers who made the journey on the HMS Windrush. He was 98. Our heartfelt prayers and thoughts go out to his family. Full tribute to follow.🙏🏾

Five books for children for Black History Month (and beyond!) booktrust.org.uk/news-and-featu… Hakim Adi mireille cassandra harper Joelle Vashti Harrison BookTrust

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I joined Datshiane and Yunxin Li to chat with The Conversation about women’s contributions to medicine which have often been overshadowed or erased from history. I spoke about some of the forgotten stories of Britain’s Black Nurses. Join us here: bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3c…

I went to the opera last Friday, our local St Paul's Opera in Clapham and its special, opera quiz, which was great fun and with wonderful music. Here's something I found in that evening's Programme. Hobeck Books

This is heart breaking.

This is devastating news. RIP Alex. 'Beloved' author Alex Wheatle MBE dies aged 62 thebookseller.com/news/beloved-a…