Tag Archives: Alex Wheatle

Quote of the Day – June 24, 2022

2022 Books by Black Authors

Last year during Black History Month, I not only enjoyed looking to see what new releases were being published by black authors, but I also saw the importance of highlighting the hard work of authors of color. Like in 2021, there is an abundance of upcoming books by Black Authors releasing that you can’t wait to getContinue reading “2022 Books by Black Authors”

CILIP Carnegie Medal 2022 Nominations

The nominations for the 2022 CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals for writing and illustration have been released. The CILIP Carnegie Medal is awarded to a book written in English for children and young people that “creates an outstanding reading experience through writing”. The CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal honors “a book that creates an outstandingContinue reading “CILIP Carnegie Medal 2022 Nominations”

2021 YA Book Prize Shortlist

This past week, the YA Book Prize announced the 2021 shortlist for the prize. The book prize, launched in 2014, awards a YA title written by an author living in the UK or Ireland. The prize is also run by the book trad magazine, The Bookseller, in partnership with the Hay Festival. These 10 books are in the running to winContinue reading “2021 YA Book Prize Shortlist”

Books to Get Out of the UK and Ireland: Janaury Edition

Are you looking for your next great read? Why not try out the books from across the pond? Despite from what governments say, books are essential and are needed now, more than ever. So if you are need of a variety and want to read diverse stories, then I suggest you try out some BritishContinue reading “Books to Get Out of the UK and Ireland: Janaury Edition”

Books You Should Get Out Of the UK: October Edition

Are you looking for your next great read? Why not try out the books from across the pond? Despite from what governments say, books are essential and are needed now, more than ever. So if you are need of a variety and want to read diverse stories, then I suggest you try out some BritishContinue reading “Books You Should Get Out Of the UK: October Edition”