



To celebrate the occasion, we’ve rounded up a selection of essential reads centred on the Black experience from across our lists.įrom a visionary West African-inspired YA epic to a celebration of familial love from an award-winning poet, you’ll find a mix of bestselling authors, illustrators and books you might have missed the first time – a range of scintillating reads to enjoy all year round.ĭavid Matthews – Voices of the Windrush Generation (535) With the theme Proud to Be, this month will salute the diverse legacies, achievements and individual stories of those making their mark both today and across British history. Celebrated in the UK each October, Black History Month recognises and champions Black excellence in British culture and society – and fosters an understanding of how these rich contributions have shaped our country’s history.
