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
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.
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