4.6 (77)

The Place for Me: Stories About the Windrush Generation

by Ashley Hickson-Lovence
4.6 (77)

 


Explore the lives of the Windrush generation in this
full-colour anthology.


With a foreword from Baroness Floella Benjamin, DBE.

This book presents 12 moving tales of sacrifice and bravery,
inspired by first-hand accounts of the Windrush generation. 

“Home ain’t jus’ where you live.

Home is your heart an’ yer history.”


    • Each inspiring story helps to bring the real experience of Black
      British people into focus.


    • Produced in partnership with Black Cultural Archives to honour
      the Windrush generation.


    • Includes ten photo-packed fact sections. 

     


    The contributors:


    K. N. Chimbiri, Kevin George, Salena Godden, Judy Hepburn, Ashley
    Hickson-Lovence, Kirsty Latoya, Katy Massey, E. L. Norry, Quincy
    the Comedian, Jermain Jackman. With cover art by Joelle Avelino. 

    Black Cultural Archives is the only national heritage centre
    dedicated to collecting, preserving and celebrating the histories
    of Black people in Britain.


    50p from every copy sold goes to BCA.

     


    Listed on two of BOOKS FOR TOPICS lists:


    Black History Booklist
    Black British History

    Publication date
    • June 3, 2021