Benjamin, Dame Floella

The Place for Me: Stories About the Windrush Gener ation

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ISBN 13:
9780702307904
author:
Benjamin, Dame Floella
format:
Hardback
publisher:
Scholastic
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
144
Dimensions:
25.3 x 19.7 x 1.4 centimeters (0
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Literary Collections, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 5 working days
£12.33

Description

This full-colour anthology tells the story of the Windrush generation, a pivotal moment in British history. With a foreword from Baroness Floella Benjamin, DBE, it presents 12 moving tales of sacrifice and bravery, inspired by first-hand accounts.

Produced in partnership with Black Cultural Archives, this book honours the Windrush generation and brings their real experiences into focus. The contributors share their stories, and the book includes ten photo-packed fact sections.

50p from every copy sold goes to Black Cultural Archives, a national heritage centre dedicated to collecting, preserving and celebrating the histories of Black people in Britain. A powerful and important collection that sheds light on a significant period in British history.

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