Bookandkulture @bookandkulture
Culturally curated Books & Artisan Craft for and by the African diaspora. An online book platform based in Brent! #BlackOwnedBusiness #BlackWomanOwned bookandkulture.com Brent, London Joined July 2020-
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This petition by Ryan Ward was set up in 2020 calling for the return of her CBE, let’s get it over the line #PostOfficeScandal chng.it/ZFCN5pFD55
This petition by Ryan Ward was set up in 2020 calling for the return of her CBE, let’s get it over the line #PostOfficeScandal chng.it/ZFCN5pFD55
I'm so excited to be on the panel with Daniella Belchner and Zainab Kwaw-Swanzy discussing the pros and cons of self-publishing vs traditional publishing. Looking forward to sharing what I've learned over 15 years on my journey from self-publishing to landing a 5-book deal.
📚🎉 THIS SAT marks the ultimate celebration of independent #BlackBritishAuthors as part of @CURLYTREATSUK Festival! 📖 Join us for a literary celebration at the #BlackBritishBookFair, where we’re delving deep into the dynamic realm of Black British literature📚✨ #bhm #books
📚🎉 THIS SAT marks the ultimate celebration of independent #BlackBritishAuthors as part of @CURLYTREATSUK Festival! 📖 Join us for a literary celebration at the #BlackBritishBookFair, where we’re delving deep into the dynamic realm of Black British literature📚✨ #bhm #books
This SAT at #CURLYTREATSFest! 10AM - 7PM - plus more @CurlyTreatsFEST 🇬🇧 #London #Hammersmith #BHM2023 #BlackHistoryMonthUK #UKBlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistory #BlackOwned #BlackPoundDay #CTF2023
Join us this Black History Month on Sat 7th Oct in #Hammersmith, #London. We're taking part in the 9th Annual @CURLYTREATSUK Festival: a fun experience of Black culture, celebration, creativity, and community. With 7 events packed into one unforgettable festival #books #Bhm
We’re live ‘between the covers’ TONIGHT with @DreamsConscious at 7pm discussing the forth coming #BlackBritishBookFair at the @CurlyTreatsFEST on Sat 7 Oct. Tune in to find out more. Grab your book fair pass at curlytreats.co.uk/bookfair #CTF2023 #CURLYTREATSFest #books #bhm
Do you struggle with self-confidence? We are excited to have Yolanda Toussaint join us on the main stage as we delve into her new book: Confidence-Beneath the surface. Join her and many more speakers at the #BlackBritishBookFair at @CurlyTreatsFEST on October 7. #BHM #BookFair
We are honoured to have @TonyFairweathe3 discussing some of the hidden truths about the Windrush generations & the true impact those individuals had on what we call Britain today. Hear Tony & many more at the #BlackBritishBookFair at @CurlyTreats Festival on Oct 7 #bhm #books
After being a guest speaker at CURLYTREATS festival last year, I’m back this year as a host for the day! CURLYTREATS is on Saturday 7th October and celebrates Black culture, creativity and community ✊🏿 I’m hosting the Black British book fair with @bookandkulture 📚
Meet @zai_swanzy, our #BlackBritishBookFair talk host on Saturday, October 7. She’s an award-winning Product Manager and author of ‘A Quick Ting On The Black Girl Afro,’ published by Jacaranda Books in 2022. @CURLYTREATSUK Festival Sat 7th Oct 2023 10:00-19:00 #Representation
Join the celebration of Black British literature! Limited tickets available, grab yours today! Sat 7 Oct, 10 AM to 7 PM Novotel London West, Champagne Suite, London, W6 8DR FREE Book Fair #bhm #RepresentationMatters #Blackhistorymonth #blackwriters #blackauthors #curlytreats
We’re back after a social media break, to announce that we’re partnering with @CurlyTreatsFEST to host the Black British Book Fair this October during Black History Month championing independent authors curlytreats.co.uk #blackbritishbookfair #Curlytreats #Authors #books
Today marks the 75th anniversary of the HMT Empire Windrush arriving in Britain on 22 June 1948. 5yrs ago @knchimbiri self published The Story of the Windrush to help children understand the experiences of Caribbean people in Britain at that time. The book is now a staple
Other than the SS Ormonde and Almanzora in 1947, can you name some of the other ships that brought the Windrush generation to Britain? #Windrush75 @jamentator @thisisbooklove @bookandkulture
Join us this Saturday at Hanwell Carnival. Celebrating their 125th. Carnival since its inception, the day will be filled with a carnival parade, music stage, kids activities + more. Find us in the craft tent by @millianmarket @HanwellCarnival 12pm - 6pm: hope to see you there
Schools! Have you signed up yet for this free online session hosted by the wonderful Harrow School Library Service?
NEW BOOK ALERT Daddy Do My Hair - Deji’s Haircut A rhyming celebration of Afro hair, barbershops and father-son relationships, from hair care coach and author @TolaOkogwu and rising star illustrator, Chanté Timothy @simonkids_UK bookandkulture.com #RepresentationMatters
NEW BOOK ALERT A first book of about self-care – perfect for building confidence and self-esteem in very young children. Brimming with positivity, The Best Me! is a fun and empowering book to help little ones stand tall. Written by @marvynharrison (founder of @dopeblackdads )
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7K Followers 3K Following 🎉 Join us this Black History Month UK 💫 7 Black Cultural Events in One Festival 🎟️ Free & paid tickets here: https://t.co/WEvk4lhmX5I'm so excited to be on the panel with Daniella Belchner and Zainab Kwaw-Swanzy discussing the pros and cons of self-publishing vs traditional publishing. Looking forward to sharing what I've learned over 15 years on my journey from self-publishing to landing a 5-book deal.
On this day, 13th September 2023, Stephen Lawrence would have turned 49 years old. 🧡May his legacy continue to live strong, and may his soul rest in eternal power in paradise. 🕊️ 🕊️ 🕊️ Happy Birthday Stephen 🧡🙏🏾 #HappyBirthdayStephenLawrence #RipStephenLawrence
Delighted to announce that I'm the Director & Founder of a new biennial Afrofuturist festival called Black To The Future in partnership with @britishlibrary @RSLiterature @StandardHotels & @TheGardenCinema thebookseller.com/news/okojie-la…
After being a guest speaker at CURLYTREATS festival last year, I’m back this year as a host for the day! CURLYTREATS is on Saturday 7th October and celebrates Black culture, creativity and community ✊🏿 I’m hosting the Black British book fair with @bookandkulture 📚
Other than the SS Ormonde and Almanzora in 1947, can you name some of the other ships that brought the Windrush generation to Britain? #Windrush75 @jamentator @thisisbooklove @bookandkulture
My face on the The Bookseller once again?! Rising star???!😭📷 💕 Esctatic doesn't even begin to cover it! This book was such a delight to work on, I can't wait kids to meet Tyrone & his grandad for the first time! 💕
Huge congratulations to @salomeydraws and @ichristmasbell! Whoop, whoop! @DHAchildrens Sir Lenny Henry pairs with 'rising star' Doku on new picture book series for MCB thebookseller.com/rights/sir-len…
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tina Turner. With her music and boundless passion for life, she enchanted fans worldwide and inspired future stars. We say goodbye to a dear friend who leaves us her greatest work; her music. Tina, we will miss you dearly.
The 3 African History books that will teach you all you need to know: 1. The African Origin of Civilization 2. The Destruction of Black Civilization 3. Stolen Legacy Everything else is Eurocentric propaganda.
Excited to reveal I AM NEFERTITI made the @littlerebsprize shortlist! 🥳Thank you to #littlerebelsaward and to @NatelleQuek for your remarkable illustrations and @5Quills_kids for your dedication & support! ❤️🙏🏾🥳#iamnefertiti #annemarieanang
40 times around the sun today 😮💨🥹 So very grateful for the life I’ve made for myself and the people in it. 😊🙏🏿 I only really started taking pics in my mid/late 20’s, but here are some of the moments and people I really enjoyed over the last few decades. 🥰
Ladies and gents and NB peeps… ROCKET IS BACK!!! 🤩 And here’s the cover for mine and @NathanBryon’s next adventure with her. 🥹 We’re well excited for you to see what we’ve been up to with this one. ☺️ It’s available for preorder NOW and hits shelves this May 18th. ☺️😊
We are super excited to share the fab cover for Speak Up! the third book from the magnificent duo, @NathanBryon & @DapsDraws! Bookworm Rocket is back showing us the power in speaking up in this heartwarming tale & love letter to libraries! Preorder here: bit.ly/3isTq7t
Stephen Lawrence Day 2023 is TOMORROW! If you haven’t yet, there is still time for you to make your #StephenLawrenceDayPledge. Visit stephenlawrenceday.org today to find out how you can get involved and make your #StephenLawrenceDayPledge. 🧡 #SLDay23 #30YearsOn
I am pleased to see that momentum for a 4-day week continues to grow. The evidence is clear: a reduction in hours boosts productivity & improves wellbeing. As we said in our 2019 manifesto, "time off to rest, relax and be with family is essential to a happy & fulfilling life."
I won y’all! 🥹
“To receive this award is an absolute honour” 🎉 Author & illustrator @DapsDraws stood out as a champion of diversity, working to ensure children see themselves in the books they read as well as for better representation in the creative community. Congrats Dapo 🏆 #ALCSAwards
💫🎉COVER REVEAL ✨🎉 Daddy Do My Hair: Deji's Haircut by the amazing @TolaOkogwu & published by @simonkids_UK A brilliant story of a father-sons relationship on their quest to get a FRESH hair cut. OUT APRIL 27 PREORDER NOW! amzn.to/3HcIIM7 bit.ly/3iFJqbh
John LaRose made a huge contribution to the anti-racist movement through his activism and his bookshop was (and still is) used by those reading and teaching black history. A great legacy and well-deserved street naming. @bookandkulture
BIG news: Earlier today I was awarded an honorary doctorate from @uniofleicester. I want to publicly thank everyone at the university for this incredible act of recognition, and as I said in my speech, we must believe in each other the way that others believe in us. THANK you! 🎉
It's my small boys birthday! 🥳 He is his mother's child for sure 🥰🕺🏾