LONGLISTED FOR THE JHALAK PRIZE 2024. ‘It’s time we told our story too. The melanin speaks for itself.’ – George the Poet Chosen by acclaimed spoken-word performer and social commentator George the Poet, this extraordinary anthology takes readers on an inspiring journey through Black British history — told in verse. Era-by-era notes from historian Dr Christienna Fryar thread through the collection, grounding its voices in rich historical context. From Africans in Roman Britannia and the first Black actor to play Othello, to Malcolm X’s visit to the West Midlands and the organiser of the UK’s first Gay Pride march, Part of a Story That Started Before Me brings forward the unsung people and moments that have shaped Britain into what it is today — featuring some of the most exciting wordsmiths from across the diaspora. “This is an anthology to contemplate, revisit and relish” – LoveReading4Kids Featuring: Abi Simms, Adesayo Talabi, AFLO. the poet, Amina Jama, Anu Balofin, Ashley Hickson-Lovence, Becksy Becks, Benjamin Zephaniah, Bridget Minamore, Cara Thompson, Casey Bailey, Deanna Rodger, Derek Walcott, Dorothea Smartt, Dzifa Benson, Edward Kamau Brathwaite, Eno Mfon, Evan the Poet, Fred D’Aguiar, FULAANI onda 3s, George The Poet, Grace Nichols, Henry Stone, Highwater Ell aka Elliott Henry, Ife Grillo, Inua Ellams, Irenosen Okojie, Isaiah Hull, Jade LB, Jeffrey Boakye, Jenny Mitchell, Jeremiah Brown, John Agard, Joseph Coelho, Jude Yawson, Kat Francois, Keith Jarrett, Kelechi Okafor, M. NourbeSe Philip, Malika Booker, Michael Groce, Miles Chambers, Muneera Pilgrim, Nick Makoha, Nii Ayikwei Parkes, Nile Faure-Bryan, Olaudah Equiano, Olivette Otele, Patience Agbabi, Peter deGraft-Johnson aka The Repeat Beat Poet, Phillis Wheatley, Priss Nash, Rakaya Fetuga, Raymond Antrobus, Reece Williams, Safiya Kamaria Kinshasha, Samuel King, Sophia Thakur, Stretch the Top Boy, Thembe Mvula, Theresa Lola, Tre Ventour, Vanessa Kisuule, Wretch 32 and Zena Edwards.
ISBN 13: 9780241567005
Author: George the Poet
