We often hear talk about how art, in its myriad of forms, is a reflection of society, and when you think of the themes in your favourite works of art, whether it is a piece of literature, film, music or a painting, this is undoubtedly true. But art can also be used as a weapon […]
It’s mid-June and if you’re in the UK, summer is well and truly underway, complete with a heatwave! But even in places that aren’t experiencing the increased temperatures and longer days that define summer, the season is still being celebrated. In many parts of the world, summer sales are happening in abundance, summer schools are just […]
As the most populous country in Africa, the largest Black nation in the world, and with hundreds of ethnic groups and languages, learning about Nigeria’s complex political history could be daunting for even the most interested person. However, it is important to learn where we have come from, to be able to make informed decisions […]
How we tell stories matters and for many storytellers, the colonial languages that dominate literature cannot do the work of expressing what they mean to say and does not hold space for how the story needs to be told. For this reason, Black writers across the world continue to tell stories in the language that […]
In just two months, we have published four very different but wonderful books for readers across all age groups and interests. Four books that tell stories about places, people and the emotional journey that it is to be human in the ways that we al uniquely are. Men Don’t Cry | Faïza Guéne The vignettes and […]
November is non-fiction month. This month, we want to take a look at how the past and the present inform our understanding of the African continent. Historically, Africa was placed either on the periphery of world history or depicted with inaccuracies. Those narratives are often a case of ‘otherness’ and “Africa has no history before […]
How we talk about mental health and masculinity matters. It’s not singular but manifests in many forms and the support and solutions offered are and should be based on the individual and their experiences. November is a month when we focus on Men’s Mental Health. A month to iterate that the world cares about this […]
This UK Black History Month, we thought we’d serve up some book and drink pairings to keep you refreshed on your reading journeys. Sourced from across the Black world, the 10 books on this list are a reminder that Black History is bigger than a month. These are stories rooted in histories, traditions and cultures, […]
The transformative power of books is undeniable. It is a space for education, transformation, development and entertainment, particularly for young readers growing into themselves and their interests. When we expose young readers to books early, we are opening up their worldview beyond what we can imagine. Books have the power to trigger imagination, improve vocabulary […]
This year we will be talking about the penis – way more than we realised – literally and not. The penis will hold us in its thrall as we watch it wither, falter and rise again. Curious? Grab Thando Mgqolozana’s A Man Who Is Not A Man and be in the know. It will be […]
