Shortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize 2024, this richly illustrated collection presents the extraordinary life stories of fourteen bright stars from Black British history – from Tudor England to modern Britain – and charts their ongoing influence
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'Important and beautiful'
Sharna Jackson
'The writing is energetic and knowledgeable [and] the remarkable watercolor illustrations beautifully frame the text... A much-needed resource that shines a light on historical figures who deserve to be far more well known'
Kirkus Reviews
'At first I thought this would be a perfect book for my kids, then as I started reading it I realised, no - this is for everyone!'
The Voice
'Fascinating'
Featured on History Hit with Dan Snow
'Here’s a book which not only is a vital resource full of engaging stories of Black brilliance, but is also a true work of art to take pride of place on a bedroom shelf'
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'A superb book and an important one'
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'A beautifully written book that tells the tales of inspiring people that have largely been left out of other history books. We highly recommend it!'
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Format: Quarterbound (no jacket)
Size: 24.0 x 17.2 cm
Extent: 160 pp
Illustrations: 60
Publication date: 28 September 2023
ISBN: 9780500652923