Black History Month Library book giveaway: The Fire People

Key Information:

Date and time
Fri 14 October 2022
Location
UWE Bristol Libraries, Further info
Contact
UWE Bristol Library librarycomms@uwe.ac.uk
Cost
Free
Attendance
Booking not required

Black History Month at the Library

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Description

As part of Black History Month 2022, we'll be hiding copies of this book 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

The Fire People by Lemn Sissay: A blistering collection of Black British poetry, rising from the influence of reggae, roots and hip-hop.

You may not be familiar with all the poets in this book, but once you have read their work, you will know them.

Location

UWE Bristol Libraries
UK

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