News round up: Africa Writes 2019, HashTag Blak, and Taking Up Space

Last weekend I went to the Africa Writes festival at the British Library. As it was my first time there, I was more than just a tiny bit excited. For those who may not know, Africa Writes is an annual gathering featuring a vast range of voices from across Africa and the diaspora. This year's … Continue reading News round up: Africa Writes 2019, HashTag Blak, and Taking Up Space

Review: Look Up by Nathan Byron, illustrated by Dapo Adeola

Look Up is a truly delightful picture book about a little girl called Rocket who is obsessed with space...

Interview: Candice Carty-Williams

I had the privilege of interviewing the lovely Candice Carty-Williams for The British Blacklist where we discussed her phenomenally successful debut novel Queenie, dating and the importance of having our stories in the mainstream...

Review: Darling by Rachel Edwards

In the aftermath of the Brexit vote, single mum Darling White is racially abused by local thugs delighted by the Leave campaign victory. Coming to her rescue is Thomas Waite, a white, single dad...