Lyrical and evocative, with a compelling range of voices, this slim but mighty novel explores 17th century colonial America before slavery was identified by race, and before a nation and its psyche developed the concepts of racial superiority and inferiority. An incredible reading experience.

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This engrossing, laugh-out-loud mystery/crime novel set in a Brooklyn housing project in 1969, is nothing short of book magic! Tightly plotted and masterfully crafted with a diverse cast of characters that help move the story along at an invigorating pace.

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Acevedo‘s win came two years after the medal‘s own review into its historical lack of racial diversity, concluded that the UK‘s overwhelmingly white librarian workforce, who nominate books for the medal, were mostly unaware of titles by writers of colour.

Have you read this one?

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Honouring the contributions and achievements of the Black community this month and every month. What better place to start than with the brilliant mind of James Baldwin!

The murder of 28 children in Atlanta between 1979 -1981, is used as a jumping off point to dissect race and race relations in America, as only the great James Baldwin can.

What‘s your favourite work by James Baldwin?

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