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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
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Read on!
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
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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">https://www.jacarandabooksartmusic.co.uk/collectio...
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">https://www.jacarandabooksartmusic.co.uk/collectio...
2. @_KnightsOf
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With the ethos of & #39;publishing done differently& #39;, Knights Of are proud to be publishing books that more children can see themselves in.
They& #39;re also behind the fantastic @BooksRound in Brixton: https://www.roundtablebooks.co.uk/online-shop ">https://www.roundtablebooks.co.uk/online-sh...
With the ethos of & #39;publishing done differently& #39;, Knights Of are proud to be publishing books that more children can see themselves in.
They& #39;re also behind the fantastic @BooksRound in Brixton: https://www.roundtablebooks.co.uk/online-shop ">https://www.roundtablebooks.co.uk/online-sh...
3. @WeAreOnwe
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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 ">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 ">https://www.onwe.co/shop"...
4. @peepaltreepress
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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 ">https://www.peepaltreepress.com/books&quo...
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 ">https://www.peepaltreepress.com/books&quo...
5. @hajarpress
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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& #39;s certainly a worthy cause: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/support-hajar-press">https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/support-h...
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& #39;s certainly a worthy cause: https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/support-hajar-press">https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/support-h...
6. @formy_books
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& #39;All children deserve to see themselves reflected back in the books they love& #39;: Formy will publish Own Voices children& #39;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/">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...
& #39;All children deserve to see themselves reflected back in the books they love& #39;: Formy will publish Own Voices children& #39;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/">https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...
7. @MyriadEditions
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Most notably, Myriad Editions published the fantastic New Daughters of Africa anthology, edited by Margaret Busby. This anthology & #39;celebrates the work of 200 women writers of African descent& #39;. https://myriadeditions.com/books/new-daughters-of-africa-paperback/">https://myriadeditions.com/books/new...
Most notably, Myriad Editions published the fantastic New Daughters of Africa anthology, edited by Margaret Busby. This anthology & #39;celebrates the work of 200 women writers of African descent& #39;. https://myriadeditions.com/books/new-daughters-of-africa-paperback/">https://myriadeditions.com/books/new...
8. @OneworldNews
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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 ">https://oneworld-publications.com/books.htm...
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 ">https://oneworld-publications.com/books.htm...
9. @PlutoPress
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Pluto are one of Britain& #39;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& #39;s Feminism, Interrupted. https://www.plutobooks.com/books/ ">https://www.plutobooks.com/books/&qu...
Pluto are one of Britain& #39;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& #39;s Feminism, Interrupted. https://www.plutobooks.com/books/ ">https://www.plutobooks.com/books/&qu...
10. @newbeaconbooks
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Founded in 1966, New Beacon was the UK& #39;s first Black publisher, specialist bookshop and international book distributor. They& #39;re still going strong, and we hope they will for many years to come.
Shop from them here: https://www.newbeaconbooks.com/non-fiction ">https://www.newbeaconbooks.com/non-ficti...
Founded in 1966, New Beacon was the UK& #39;s first Black publisher, specialist bookshop and international book distributor. They& #39;re still going strong, and we hope they will for many years to come.
Shop from them here: https://www.newbeaconbooks.com/non-fiction ">https://www.newbeaconbooks.com/non-ficti...
There are so many fantastic Black indie publishers we could mention, but here are just a few we& #39;re particularly fond of here. Please be sure to support them not just this month, but all year round!
We& #39;d love to hear from you all about your favourite Black publishers, bookstores and books - make our wishlists ten times longer!
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