Etienne Kubwabo is a Congolese/British film-maker, writer who has gone on to write, direct and produce award-winning documentaries, short/full-length feature films and over 120 music videos. Most recently, Etienne Kubwabo created Scotland’s first-ever black superhero...
In 2006, Color Blind Cards was the first independent brand to have a presence on the Great British High street with cards that featured Black people. Despite the conversations back then about the importance of ethnic representation, it would take another 14 years for...
It’s globally accepted that Christmas is a time for children. The majesty, sacredness and wonder of the season can best be appreciated through the innocence of a child’s eyes. Growing up Caribbean, I never believed the Easter Bunny or Santa Claus it didn’t...
Ok, full disclosure I don’t normally read fantasy novels. I’m paranoid that my imagination would let me down. Yet, when I read the plot for The Storm Crow, I knew I had to read it, so I accepted a reviewer’s copy. It ticked my boxes: strong female lead, sword...
We first met Princess Arabella back in 2016. I bought the books at the Cassava Republic UK Launch, in London. I also met the author Mylo Freeman and interviewed her for the blog. We fell in love with Princess Arabella’s cheeky spunky personality. Now, she’s a little...
When I was first offered a review opportunity for From Anna Wintor to Zadie Smith (A to Z), I was uncertain. Perhaps it was the title, in my mind it would be images of personalities. I can stand corrected and totally got the mission of Raimah Amevor, author of the...