{"product_id":"9780500660447","title":"Bright Stars of Black British History","description":"\u003cp\u003e Author(s): Vives, Angela \u003cbr\u003e Binding: Paperback, \u003cbr\u003e Date of Publication: 04\/09\/2025,\u003cbr\u003e Pagination: 160 pages, 30 Illustrations, black and white; 30 Illustrations, color,\u003cbr\u003e ISBN13\\EAN\\SKU: 9780500660447,\u003cbr\u003e Description: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShortlisted for the Klaus Flugge Prize 2024, this richly illustrated collection presents the extraordinary life stories of fourteen bright stars from Black British history – from Tudor England to modern Britain – and charts their ongoing influence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Children’s author J.T. Williams brings the lives of 14 shining stars from Black British History into the spotlight, celebrating their remarkable achievements and contributions to the arts, journalism, politics, medicine and sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  This important and timely book delves into the life stories of important figures – including Tudor trumpeter John Blanke, storytelling freedom fighter Mary Prince, and Notting Hill Carnival founder Claudia Jones – many of whom are only just beginning to get the recognition that they deserve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Brought to life through hand-painted illustrations by award-winning illustrator Angela Vives, Bright Stars of Black British History shines a light on the courage, resilience and talent of remarkable individuals who have left a lasting mark on our collective history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffin Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55797856502133,"sku":"9780500660447","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0379\/1365\/7388\/files\/9780500660447.jpg?v=1759669076","url":"https:\/\/www.griffinbooksonline.pro\/products\/9780500660447","provider":"Griffin Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}