Happy September! Start your day off right by tuning into “The 392” by Ashley Hickson-Lovence during your commute to work or school. #OWNITPublishing

At OWN IT! we believe that stories educate, inspire and transform. This International Literacy Day, we’re celebrating the power of books, to explore new perspectives, ignite our imagination and create lasting change. #OWNITPublishing #internationalliteracyday2024

Join us, live or virtually, for a special anniversary celebration of Sound Clash.

THE POSSIBILITY OF TENDERNESS, my debut book of literary nonfiction, publishes March 2025 in the UK. Look out for it! penguin.co.uk/books/455724/t…

Stack of my books at Millennium Library, Norwich 🧡💚❤️

This week marks the start of Black History Month! 📚 Dive into these powerful books and works by inspiring Black voices to celebrate and to learn from this month. Available to purchase here: ownit.london/shop/ #blackhistorymonth #ownitpublishing

Today is World Mental Health Day! 🌎 Here is our curated reading list for today - from insightful research, to heart touching poetry and stories of varied experiences with mental health. #worldmentalhealthday #OWNITPublishing #OWNITAgency

PSA! If you missed seeing the Northern lights fly south to 🇯🇲. Just because we have spectacular sunsets every evening ⁦Jakes Hotel⁩ that doesn’t make them less special 😎

As Black History Month wraps up, let’s keep turning pages and lifting up Black voices all year long! 📚 #BlackHistoryMonth #OWNITAgency #OWNITPublishing

Delighted that WILD EAST has been shortlisted for the East Anglian Book Awards. Knew from the moment I moved here in 2018 I wanted to write something about this inspiring part of the world 🧡

Last week, New Zealand lawmakers staged a powerful Haka protest against a divisive bill, captivating the world. ‘The Time Before The Time To Come’ by Jill Johnson 🇸🇬🇳🇿🇪🇺 is an incredible novel following Victoria's journey reconnecting with her Māori roots. ownit.london/shop/

Action shots from the brilliant Boys’ Impact Conference at UEA last week. We won’t stop until more young men are reading and writing for pleasure knowing that their voice has value

If you’re in KINGSTON 🇯🇲 tomorrow (28th December), it would be great to see you!

Happy New Year from all of us at OWN IT! 2025 marks a milestone as OWN IT! turns 10 years old. As we welcome the new year we're filled with gratitude and excitement for the things to come. May your year be bright, prosperous and full of joy! #OWNITPublishing #OWNITAgency

Me trying to write over the festive period

🧵 trust the process…

Thank you Ian McMillan. Very grateful to Bad Betty Press for publishing this book that has been 16+ years in the making. WHY I AM NOT A BUS DRIVER is available to pre-order now. Big up Grandad Hickson x

Big up Ashley Hickson-Lovence and the launch of his excellent poetry collection Why I Am Not A Bus Driver You can pre-order here foyles.co.uk/book/why-i-am-…

The 392… the play! 🎭 Excited to reveal that the brilliant Toby Clarke (ALT Productions) has adapted my debut novel into something spectacular for stage. Limited run (for now!) so get those tix quick 📆: 9th - 12th July 📍: Brixton House Theatre 🎟️: brixtonhouse.co.uk/shows/the-392/

From Hackney, With Love: An Intimate History of Gentrification has out for just over three and I appreciate the support and love everyone has given the book! 🎉🙌🏾 You can buy my book here and do leave a review too 🙏🏾❤️ amzn.eu/d/5H1dwK0