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
Tag: writers
Rest in peace: Small Island author, Andrea Levy dies
"Wakey, wakey, wakey - let go of your cocks and grab your socks". I'll never forget the first time hearing this line being read...
Creative writing!
As you may know I've recently signed up to a creative writing course, and two weeks on, it's been a joy and a revelation!
5 Black bookshops/publishers that you should know about
If like me you're always on the hunt for new writing specifically by Black authors, the local Waterstones is not always your best bet. So I've come up with 5 bookstores based in the UK, who also double up as publishers, and publish and sell books written by people of colour.
