Time To Read

BLACK HISTORY The books on the Black History list start on this page with a general overview of Black History from across the globe and focus in on some key figures of interest. The following pages then go in chronological order starting in the UK with the Tudors and ending with a look ahead to what the future may hold.

Black and British by David Olusoga When did Africans first come to Britain? Who are the well dressed Black children in Georgian paintings? Why did the American Civil War disrupt the Industrial Revolution? These and many other questions are answered in this essential introduction to 1800 years of the Black British history: from the Roman Africans who guarded Hadrian’s Wall right up to the present day.

The Black History Book Forward by David Olusoga

A captivating introduction to the key milestones in Black History, culture, and society across the globe - from the ancient world to the present, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview.

Black Artists Shaping the World by Sharma Jackson & Zoe Whitely Celebrating the diversity of work being produced today by Black artists from around the globe, introducing young readers to twenty-six contemporary artists from Africa and of the African diaspora. A relaxed and easy read.

30 Black History Icons Various authors Discover 500 years of global black influencers from the UK, USA, Europe, the Caribbean and India. From the poet Juan Latino to Thomas Fuller, W. C. Handy and architect Paul Revere, you’ll find inspiration on every page.