BOOKS


feminism, this book re-examines the role of women artists in the history of Western art, highlighting groundbreak- ing artists who dared to defy the hierarchy, such as Yayoi Kusama, Anni Albers and Dorothea Tanning.


Miss Major Griffin-Gracy Miss Major Speakers: The Life and Time of a Black Trans Revolutionary Verso, 31st Jan 23, PB, £9.99, 9781839763342 Veteran of the infamous Stonewall Riots, former sex worker and a trans- gender elder, Miss Major documents her brilliant life and provides a roadmap for the challenges Black, brown, queer and trans youth will face on the path of liberation today.


David Harewood Maybe I Don’t Belong Here Bluebird, 1st Sep, PB, £9.99, 9781529064179 The groundbreaking account of the effects of everyday racism on the identity and mental health of Black British men, explored through lens of actor Harewood’s personal experience. Shortlisted for Discover Book of the Year at the 2022 British Book Awards.


Alan Henry Seen, Heard and Paid Random House, 7th June, HB, £19.99, 9780593233351 Providing real tools for career success and work satisfaction for anyone feeling undermined or marginalised at their job, from a productivity expert and editor at Wired.


The Black Issue 2022 Black Authors’ Preview


Bloomsbury, 9th June, £9.99, PB, 9781526649942 A book of sonnets, broadly conceived, remixing the form in a set of elegies for the poet’s father; they navigate absentee fatherhood and masculine fragility.


Channing Joseph The House of Swann Picador, 16th March 2023, HB, £20, 9781529012170 The true story of William Dorsey Swann, a man born into slavery who became the world’s first self-described “drag queen”, and the untold history of the birth of drag culture.


Samson Kambalu The Jive Talker: Or How to Get an English Passport September, 23rd Aug, PB, £12.99, 9781914613180 A memoir of growing up in Malawi among books and philosophy, football and pop music, but also surrounded by Aids and poverty. Published to coincide with the reveal of the artist author’s new sculpture in Trafalgar Square.


Airea Matthews Bread and Circus Picador, 8th June, PB, £10.99, 9781035000821 This memoir-in-verse from the former winner of the Yale Younger Poet’s Prize looks at the experience of the US urban Black community from a variety of perspectives.


Angela Maynard Art of Gifting Naturally Hardie Grant, 15th Sep, HB, £16.99, 9781784885298 This title is a unique and contemporary guide to the joy of making gifts by hand. Inspired by the seasons, Maynard showcases more than 25 inspiring projects that are easy to make, includ- ing jam, skincare and fragrances.


and memoir that looks to change the way we think about the impact of climate change.


Selina Nwulu A Little Resurrection Bloomsbury, 13th Oct, PB, £9.99, 9781526649980 Nwulu reflects on being and Blackness in her début full-length collection.


HQ, 13th Oct, PB, £9.99, 9780008439521 Reid’s urgent call-to-arms to become better allies against racism is a book for those against persis- tent racial injustice, hungry to expand their knowledge and understanding of systemic racism in Britain and beyond.


Tiwalola Ogunlesi Confident and Killing It HQ, 7th Aug, HB, £14.99, 9780008518011 An empowering and practical guide to overcoming imposter syndrome, “getting sassy” with negative thoughts and succeeding in all areas of life, from life coach Ogunlesi.


Kobena Mercer Alain Locke and the Visual Arts Yale University Press, June, HB, £35, 9780300247268 Critic and theorist Alain Locke was a foundational figure of the Harlem Renaissance. Mercer offers a new interpretation of his writings.


Natalie Lee Feeling Myself Ebury, 9th June, HB, £16.99, 9781785043864 Taking us through her journey, from traumatic beginnings to marriage, motherhood and eventu- ally experiencing sexual freedom after divorce in her thirties, this is a story of learning to be your true self in a society that doesn’t prioritise your pleasure.


Sandra Igwe


My Black Motherhood Jessica Kingsley, 21st June, PB, £12.99, 9781839970085 A passionate first-hand account of what it’s like being a Black mother coping with postnatal anxiety and depression— and how Black women are let down when they are most vulnerable.


Anthony Joseph Sonnets for Albert


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Motsi Mabuse Finding My Own Rhythm Ebury, 8th Sep, HB, £20, 9781529148572 From competing in tournaments around the world to being crowned Latin dance champion, judging “Strictly Come Dancing” and starting her own dance school, Mabuse opens up about the deter- mination, hard work and resilience it took to get where she is today.


Tanaka Mhishi Sons and Others: On Loving Male Survivors 404 Ink, 29th Sep, PB, £7.50, 9781912489640 Part of the publisher’s Inklings series, this title aims to offer a new way of seeing men who experi- ence sexual abuse, and asks how the violence they experience affects us all.


Denai Moore Plentiful Hardie Grant, 13th April, HB, £22, 9781784885496 From musician-turned- chef Moore, Plentiful is a Jamaican cookbook with a vegan twist. In this book, Denai pays homage to flavours and authentic dishes from her Jamaican roots.


Vanessa Nakate A Bigger Picture One Boat, 11th May 2023, PB, £9.99, 978152907572 From a leading activist, a rousing manifesto


Walter Rodney Decolonial Marxism: Essays from the Pan-African Revolution Verso, 2nd Aug, PB, £16.99, 9781839764110 A previously unpublished collection of Rodney’s essays on race, colonialism and Marxism. Introduced by Ngugi wa Thiong’o.


as a Neurodivergent Entrepreneur John Murray, 21st Sep, PB, £12.99, 9781787759442 In this book, entrepreneur Udokporo shares her story of growing up dyslexic in a society where neurodiver- gence was presented as a white, male issue.


Chinny Ukata & Astrid Madimba It’s a Continent Hodder, 7th July, HB, £16.99, 9781529376784 The illuminating history book that aims to unravel misconceptions and celebrate Africa’s rich and diverse history, one country at a time.


Dr Emeka Okorocha Your Health in Your Hands Hodder, 23rd June, PB, £16.99, 9781529372533 Bold, preventative healthcare hacks, advice and info from TikTok sensation and A&E doctor Okorocha.


Lauren Rae Love, Wine


and Other Highs Little A, 1st July, PB, £8.99, 9781542032360


Originally a self-published memoir, this title is about coming of age in the Noughties amid Groovy Chick bedding, learning life lessons from Jacqueline Wilson and “Sex and the City”.


Victor Ray On Critical Race Theory Random House, 2nd Aug, HB, £17.99, 978059344644 This concise and accessible exploration of critical race theory demystifies this important framework for under- standing and fighting racial injustice.


Nova Reid The Good Ally


Melissa Thompson Motherland: The Journey of Jamaican Food Bloomsbury, 29th Sep, HB, £26, 9781526644428 A celebration of Jamaican food, from its roots to the dishes that have made it the unique cuisine it is today.


Onyinye Udokporo Dyslexia and Me: Surviving and Thriving


Sanyika Shakur Monster: The Autobiography of an LA Gang Member Grove Press, 1st Sep, PB, £9.99, 9781611854282 The shocking, seminal memoir of a key member of LA gang the Crips, first published in 1990 and written in solitary confinement.


Kubi Springer I am My Brand Bloomsbury, 19th Jan 2023, PB, £10.99, 9781472979117 This title provides achiev- able techniques and tools for women to build their personal brand and discover their worth— and be unapologetic about it.


Lerato Umah-Shaylor Africana HQ, 1st Sep, HB, £22, 9780008458508 A culinary expedition celebrating African cooking, featuring iconic dishes from Nigeria to Madagascar, Morocco to South Africa.


Children’s


Dapo Adeola Joyful Joyful: Stories Celebrating Black Voices Two Hoots, 29th Sep, HB, £20, 9781529071504 A collection of stories and poems celebrating joy by Black writers across the world, including Malorie Blackman, Alex Wheatle and Dorothy Koomson.


Annemarie Anang & Natelle Quek I Am Nefertiti Owlet Press, 2nd June, PB, £7.99, 978191292331 A heartwarming and empowering story of identity and belonging, this title features a lively, energetic protagonist sure to inspire children to assert their individuality and take pride in their names.


Yaba Badoe Lionheart Girl Head of Zeus, 9th June, PB, £7.99, 9781789540864 African myth and magic combine in this fable about witchcraft and superstition.


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