The rediscovered classic: an unforgettable memoir by a trailblazing black woman in post-war London, introduced by Bernardine Evaristo. Benjamin Zephaniah: 'A must-read.
Beryl Gilroy Books
Beryl Gilroy's writing deeply explores the experiences of the Caribbean diaspora and the impact of life in Britain on West Indian families. Her literary work grapples with themes of the position of ethnic minority elders and the persistent drive for human freedom. Gilroy revolutionized British children's literature as the author of the first series to reflect the Black British presence, and her later works delved into the legacies of the African and Caribbean diaspora and slavery.