Legacies – Black British Pioneers

Discover the inspiring stories of iconic figures from Black British History in this informative, boldly illustrated collection of Black icons. Learn the incredible untold stories of the people, places and journeys that shaped Britain, and be inspired to continue learning beyond the page. In this brand new series from The Black Curriculum, discover inspiring stories about key figures from Black British History.

Learn about Britain’s Black STEM heroes, like Dr Cecil Belfield Clark who changed medicine; incredible musicians from Evelyn Dove to Arlo Parks; sports stars who broke new ground, like Maurice Burton and Lewis Hamilton; and activists like Olive Morris and Claudia Jones who fought for their communities. Learn about the links between different legacies and how people fromthe past paved the way for modern day heroes. This book features a foreword from Lewis Hamilton, bright, bold illustrations, and extra information, including a timeline and glossary of key terms.

Explore key stories in Black British History alongside: – Written by Lania Narjee with bold, colourful artwork by Chante Timothy that illustrates each person’s story. – Part of an eye-catching three-part series. – The book sheds light on forgotten stories from the past, as well as celebrating current stars like Stormzy and Marcus Rashford.

Text is accessible for children ages 8+ but the tone will continue to appeal to children up to age 16. – Empowering tone to inspire children to ask questions and continue their learning beyond the page. – Part of a bold, eye-catching three-part series.