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In our upcoming #BlackHistoryMonth 
newsletter, we'll be spotlighting one fabulous indie publisher.
However, there are so many fantastic presses that are either Black-led or publish a variety of brilliant literature by Black authors, we wanted to share some here
Read on!
newsletter, we'll be spotlighting one fabulous indie publisher. However, there are so many fantastic presses that are either Black-led or publish a variety of brilliant literature by Black authors, we wanted to share some here
Read on!
1. @JacarandaBooks 
This year they have embarked upon a historic initiative of #Twentyin2020 - the first time a UK publisher will publish 20 titles by 20 Black British writers in one year.
You can buy their titles here: https://www.jacarandabooksartmusic.co.uk/collections/jacaranda-imprint
This year they have embarked upon a historic initiative of #Twentyin2020 - the first time a UK publisher will publish 20 titles by 20 Black British writers in one year.
You can buy their titles here: https://www.jacarandabooksartmusic.co.uk/collections/jacaranda-imprint
2. @_KnightsOf 
With the ethos of 'publishing done differently', Knights Of are proud to be publishing books that more children can see themselves in.
They're also behind the fantastic @BooksRound in Brixton: https://www.roundtablebooks.co.uk/online-shop
With the ethos of 'publishing done differently', Knights Of are proud to be publishing books that more children can see themselves in.
They're also behind the fantastic @BooksRound in Brixton: https://www.roundtablebooks.co.uk/online-shop
3. @WeAreOnwe 
Onwe have three core values: creator ownership, expressing marginalised ideas, and highlighting diverse voices. They are small but mighty, and you can shop directly from them here: https://www.onwe.co/shop
Onwe have three core values: creator ownership, expressing marginalised ideas, and highlighting diverse voices. They are small but mighty, and you can shop directly from them here: https://www.onwe.co/shop
4. @peepaltreepress 
Based in Leeds, Peepal Tree Press are home of the best in Caribbean and Black British writing, dedicated to publishing books that both make a difference and have a future.
Shop from them here: https://www.peepaltreepress.com/books
Based in Leeds, Peepal Tree Press are home of the best in Caribbean and Black British writing, dedicated to publishing books that both make a difference and have a future.
Shop from them here: https://www.peepaltreepress.com/books
5. @hajarpress 
Hajar Press are newly established and will be publishing ambitious and politically engaged fiction and non-fiction by writers of colour.
There are 27 days left to support their crowdfunder, and it's certainly a worthy cause: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/support-hajar-press
Hajar Press are newly established and will be publishing ambitious and politically engaged fiction and non-fiction by writers of colour.
There are 27 days left to support their crowdfunder, and it's certainly a worthy cause: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/support-hajar-press
6. @formy_books 
'All children deserve to see themselves reflected back in the books they love': Formy will publish Own Voices children's books from Black creators across the diaspora.
There are 18 days left to support their kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/formybooks/formy-books-own-voices-childrens-books/
'All children deserve to see themselves reflected back in the books they love': Formy will publish Own Voices children's books from Black creators across the diaspora.
There are 18 days left to support their kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/formybooks/formy-books-own-voices-childrens-books/
7. @MyriadEditions 
Most notably, Myriad Editions published the fantastic New Daughters of Africa anthology, edited by Margaret Busby. This anthology 'celebrates the work of 200 women writers of African descent'. https://myriadeditions.com/books/new-daughters-of-africa-paperback/
Most notably, Myriad Editions published the fantastic New Daughters of Africa anthology, edited by Margaret Busby. This anthology 'celebrates the work of 200 women writers of African descent'. https://myriadeditions.com/books/new-daughters-of-africa-paperback/
8. @OneworldNews 
Oneworld is home for critically acclaimed authors Marlon James, Tayari Jones, Paul Beatty, Jennifer Makumbi and more. Check out their books here: https://oneworld-publications.com/books.html
Oneworld is home for critically acclaimed authors Marlon James, Tayari Jones, Paul Beatty, Jennifer Makumbi and more. Check out their books here: https://oneworld-publications.com/books.html
9. @PlutoPress 
Pluto are one of Britain's oldest radical publishers, publishing urgent and political texts that look to intervene in contemporary struggles.
Highlights include Staying in Power by Peter Fryer and Lola Olufemi's Feminism, Interrupted. https://www.plutobooks.com/books/
Pluto are one of Britain's oldest radical publishers, publishing urgent and political texts that look to intervene in contemporary struggles.
Highlights include Staying in Power by Peter Fryer and Lola Olufemi's Feminism, Interrupted. https://www.plutobooks.com/books/
10. @newbeaconbooks 
Founded in 1966, New Beacon was the UK's first Black publisher, specialist bookshop and international book distributor. They're still going strong, and we hope they will for many years to come.
Shop from them here: https://www.newbeaconbooks.com/non-fiction
Founded in 1966, New Beacon was the UK's first Black publisher, specialist bookshop and international book distributor. They're still going strong, and we hope they will for many years to come.
Shop from them here: https://www.newbeaconbooks.com/non-fiction
There are so many fantastic Black indie publishers we could mention, but here are just a few we're particularly fond of here. Please be sure to support them not just this month, but all year round!
We'd love to hear from you all about your favourite Black publishers, bookstores and books - make our wishlists ten times longer! #BlackHistoryMonth
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