Black History
From firebrand fiction to cultural history, and from seminal lives to inspiring volumes for children, we're celebrating classic works and contemporary triumphs from the best black authors and commentators.
Voices for Change
Our best books on the Black experience and politics.
Black & British
Our best books on the British Black experience and history.
Through the arc of her own career and lifelong commitment to social justice, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris communicates a powerful vision on how to tackle the greatest challenges of our day.
The American Experience
Our top books on being Black in America.
Remarkable Lives
Our best biographies about Black lives.
Staying Power
Our top books on Black history.
Jhalak Prize 2020
The Jhalak Prize celebrates books by British and British resident writers of colour.
Classic Fiction
Contemporary Fiction
Revised and rewritten for younger readers, Olusoga’s insightful and invaluable history of the Black experience in the British Isles ranges from forgotten Africans in the Roman legions to the multicultural society of the present day.
Young, Gifted & Black
Our best books for children on Black history and diversity
Little People, Big Dreams
The Little People, Big Dreams series introduces young readers to inspiring people in history.
Young Adult Fiction
Our best Teen and YA novels by Black writers.
Coming Soon
Four Top Authors on What to Read This Black History Month
Paul Mendez, Okechukwu Nzelu, Brit Bennett and Irenosen Okojie recommend their favourite reads for Black History Month.
Angelina Osborne on an Inspiring Quartet of Great Black Britons
This Black History Month, Angelina Osborne, the co-author of 100 Great Black Britons, presents four profiles of key figures from Black British history.
Bernardine Evaristo Reveals her Top 20 Books by Black British Womxn Writers
Booker Prize-winning author Bernardine Evaristo unveiled a brilliantly diverse list of books at Waterstones Bristol Galleries.
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