Brilliant Black British History

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There have always been Black people on these islands - living and working and making Britain great. Did you know that the very first inhabitants of Britain had dark skin Or that some of the Roman soldiers who invaded and settled in Britain were Black After that there were Black Tudors, Georgians and Victorians. In this accessible, chronological journey through our shared history, the inimitable and award-winning author Atinuke brings her experience as an oral storyteller to carry readers through the fascinating, fact-filled and largely untold history of Black people in Britain. From science and sport to education and law, celebrate the hard work of brilliant Black people from different backgrounds that have helped make Britain what it is today. Learn about key and complex topics in history such as the world wars, slavery, Windrush and the Black Lives Matter movement. This incredible journey through time is brought to life through illustrated scenes, detailed maps, and comprehensive timelines created by the supremely talented illustrator Kingsley Nebechi.

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Black British history is British history. We have been here on these shores for a long time and have been part of the British empire from its inception. That is why this book is important for all children so that they grow up knowing our history and being proud of our contribution. We are Britain. * Diane Abbott, MP *
I started reading and couldn't put it down. A fascinating, essential, inclusive dive into British history. It's the kind of book I wish was available when I was a kid. * Joseph Coelho, Waterstones Children's Laureate *
From the very first people to set foot on these islands, Black people have made and shaped Britain into what it is today. Brilliant Black British History is the book I wished I had growing up. * David Lammy, MP *
This book is revolutionary. The average person is unaware of the rich history of Blackness in Britain and I love that this wonderful book helps us all to retrace our steps. A nuanced understanding of history leads to a beautiful manner of interacting with the world around us. Love this! * Kelechi Okafor, actor, writer and podcast host *
Brilliant Black British History is an informative and inspiring book that will have all children and young people asking further questions on factual Black British history. * Laura Henry-Allain MBE, award-winning writer, speaker and TV producer *
This book is a huge step forward in ensuring racist attitudes do not progress into children of the next generation. It provides a contextual, globalised history that roots the Black British experience in histories of movement and migration, addressing the information gap in traditional mainstream education. We would recommend this book to any child, adult or teacher! * Stop Hate UK *
A comprehensive and fascinating book on Black History! I wish I had a something like this when I was a child. * Prof Nira Chamberlain, leading British mathematician *

Author Bio

Atinuke was born in Nigeria and moved to the UK when she was a child. Her first love is performing and storytelling and she now pours her creative talents into writing award-winning children's books. Many of her books are set in and inspired by the beautiful continent of Africa. Kingsley Nebechi is a Nigerian artist, illustrator and graphic designer based in London. He has worked with brands including Nike, BuzzFeed, Google and Sony and his artwork is featured in Dapo Adeola's Hey You! (Puffin, 2021). This is his first time illustrating a non-fiction children's book.