Black History Month Library book giveaway: Homegoing
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Key Information:
- Date and time
- Wed 04 October 2023
- Location
- UWE Bristol Libraries, All campuses, Further info
- Contact
- UWE Bristol Library librarycomms@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
Our very popular book giveaway is back this year. We'll be hiding copies across our libraries and sharing clues about where to find them on our Instagram Stories. Follow us on Instagram @uwelibrary for your chance to win a book.
About Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
This is the story of two half-sisters. One marries a British slaver, the other is sold in to slavery. Homegoing follows the future generations of each of them, in Ghana and America respectively, and how the legacy of slavery unfolds.
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