Out on 12 September 2024

Black History for Every Day of the Year

David Olusoga

Yinka Olusoga

Illustrated by Kemi Olusoga

Age 16 +
12 September 2024
9781529066203
512 pages

Synopsis

Black History for Every Day of the Year by award-winning historian and broadcaster David Olusoga and his siblings, Yinka Olusoga and Kemi Olusoga, tells the unique and vital story Black history, sweeping across the world and through the ages.

In these pages you will see hope and connection, ingenuity and creativity, alongside tales of racism and oppression, resistance and celebration. From the Victorian Transatlantic anti-slavery movement to the Black contribution to World Wars One and Two, the work of Black creatives during the Harlem Renaissance to Beyoncé and Stormzy, this book is about well known figures and unsung heroes, famous and lesser known key cultural moments and includes important information about Black people throughout history, from ancient times to the modern day.

With a piece of history for every day of the year, this is the perfect book to dip into time and time again. Accompanied by quotes, poems, illustrations and pictures, Black History for Every Day of the Year is for all ages, revealing a rich history that is relevant to us all.