{"product_id":"9780500652923-bright-stars-of-black-british-history","title":"Bright Stars of Black British History","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: Angela Vives\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nFormat: Hardback\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\nNumber of Pages: 160\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\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.     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.     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.","brand":"Book Grocer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48507076935834,"sku":"9780500652923","price":17.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/1625\/7690\/files\/9780500652923-us-300.jpg?v=1782353858","url":"https:\/\/castlebooks.com.au\/products\/9780500652923-bright-stars-of-black-british-history","provider":"Castlebooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}