Black History Month
In conversation with Moses McKenzie
Author of Fast by the horns and An olive grove in Ends.
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Key Information:
- Date and time
- Mon 21 October 2024
13:00 - 15:00 - Location
- Level 2, Library, Frenchay Campus, Further info
- Contact
- The Library Engagement Team Librarycomms@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking not required
Description
As part of Black History Month 2024, the Library will be holding a Q&A with author and alumni Moses McKenzie. Moses is the author of Fast by the horns and An olive grove in Ends. The event will have a mix of prepared questions asked by our event host, a chance for questions from the audience, and will be followed by an informal networking session.
This year's theme for Black History Month is 'Reclaiming Narratives'. This is a chance to discuss how this theme is explored in Fast by the horns, or any other themes in either of his books. Moses studied English Literature here at UWE Bristol, so this is also a chance to ask questions about his career path and life after university.
You do not need to book on to this event, but to help us plan ahead, please register your interest and let us know any questions you may have for Moses.
If you have yet to read his books, you can borrow them from the Library. We will also be giving away copies of Fast by the horns on Friday 18 October that you can bring to the event to be signed.
Book bios
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Fast by the horns by Moses McKenzie |
It’s 1980 in St Paul’s, Bristol. Fourteen-year-old Jabari is proud of his Rastafari faith and his community, despite the oppression they face. When a local activist is arrested, Jabari is drawn into a world of violence and revenge. |
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An olive grove in Ends by Moses McKenzie |
Sayon longs to escape the volatile Bristol neighbourhood known as Ends, and forge a better life with Shona, the girl he’s loved since grade school. Sayon is on the cusp of making a clean break when an altercation with a rival dealer turns deadly and an expected witness threatens blackmail, upending his plans. |
How to attend
This event will be taking place in part of our new study area on Level 2 of Frenchay Library. Please visit the helpdesk if you are unsure and staff will direct you to the event.
You are welcome to attend for all or part of the event. There is no requirement to arrive at the beginning or stay until the end.
Accessibility
- Accessible parking: Yes
- Step-free access: Yes
- Automatic doors: Yes
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Guide/assistance dog-friendly: Yes
- Quiet spaces available: Yes
For full details check out our Library accessibility guide or contact us for specific queries.
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