Item category 2: Black & Asian Interests

The Windrush generation are named after one of the first ships that arrived in the UK from Jamaica in 1948. In this heart-stopping adventure based on real historical events, Benjamin Zephaniah shows us what it was like being a child of the Windrush generation, an important and intriguing time in ...

From challenging expectations as a bright and restless child of the Windrush generation to making history as the first elected Black female MP in the UK, Diane Abbott has seen it all. In this honest and moving memoir, Diane takes the reader through her incredible journey. She paints a vivid pictu...

From challenging expectations as a bright and restless child of the Windrush generation to making history as the first elected Black female MP in the UK, Diane Abbott has seen it all. In this honest and moving memoir, Diane takes the reader through her incredible journey. She paints a vivid pictu...

Until the French government declassified documents concerning their ignominious defeat at Dien Bien Phu, Madame Daeng's past had been a well-kept secret. Now Dr Siri's wife is vulnerable and being stalked by a killer. But when Dr Siri whisks her away for a romantic working weekend, they encounter...

An uplifting and empowering anthology of joyful contributions from 52 contemporary Black voices including chef Andi Oliver, author Patrice Lawrence, space scientist Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock and climate activist Vanessa Nakate.

Three young men live in a house in Sheffield, each in flight from India and in desperate search of a new life. Tarlochan, a former rickshaw driver, will say nothing about his past in Bihar and Avtar has a secret that binds him to protect the chaotic Randeep. Randeep, in turn, has a visa-wife in a...

Jamia Wilson brings together 52 icons of colour from the past and present and celebrates their inspirational achievements. Meet figureheads, leaders and pioneers such as Martin Luther King, Nelson Mandela and Rosa Parks, as well as cultural trailblazers and sporting heroes, including Stevie Wonde...

Join us on an empowering journey around the world to meet 52 more icons past and present in this new celebration of Black excellence and achievement. Meet leaders, thinkers and resisters such as John Lewis, Amanda Gorman and Queen Nanny, as well as stem heroes, cultural innovators and sporting le...

Zoe is feeling overwhelmed by a special project in maths. She decides to work on it at break time, but the extra time isn't enough to complete the work. A chat with Mr Grizley reminds Zoe that everyone can use a little help sometimes. Will she ask for the help she needs to complete the project?