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Black History for Every Day of the Year

Yinka Olusoga author David Olusoga author Kemi Olusoga author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Pan Macmillan

Published:12th Sep '24

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With an entry for each day of the year, this is a unique and vital celebration of Black history, sweeping across the world and through the ages, by award-winning historian and broadcaster David Olusoga.

With an entry for each day of the year, this is an inclusive, accessible and empowering celebration of Black history by David Olusoga.

Change everything you thought you knew about history and the people who have shaped it.

Black History for Every Day of the Year by historian and broadcaster David Olusoga and his siblings, Yinka and Kemi, tells the far-reaching story of Black history.

Discover something new every day in this brilliant gift for readers of all ages.


Did you know that Aretha Franklin was the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? And that a Black woman discovered the cure for leprosy? Or did you know that the first accounts of a Black Samurai in Japan date back almost 500 years ago?

Packed with quotes, poems, illustrations and pictures, Black History for Every Day of the Year gives you new insights about well known figures and inspirational unsung heroes. With stories of hope, connection and creativity, alongside tales of racism, resistance and celebration - from the nineteenth century anti-slavery movement, to World Wars I and II, to the Harlem Renaissance, Stormzy, Simone Biles and beyond.

What will you discover today?

"An absolute power punch of a read . . . This is a book that should be in every school (and home) across the country - this is a book for all ages - young and old." -- Reader review * Waterstones *
Its perfect to dip in and out of in bite-sized pieces in October and beyond.. this gorgeous hardback reveals a rich history that is relevant to us all. * Black Ballad *
These 365 entries span everything from the Empire Windrush to film director Jordan Peele (Get Out) via other, often lesser known, but no less vivid chapters in our shared history. * Observer *
'This is an important and valuable book. It deserves to be read and devoured by everyone' * Books for Keeps 5* Review *

ISBN: 9781529066203

Dimensions: 242mm x 164mm x 45mm

Weight: 758g

512 pages