Today marks publication day for The Black Curriculum’s Legacies: Black British Pioneers. Written by Lania Narjee and illustrated by Chanté Timothy, and featuring a foreword by Lewis Hamilton, this book allows children to discover the inspiring stories of iconic figures from Black British History.

Learn the incredible untold stories of the people, places and journeys that shaped Britain, and be inspired to continue learning beyond the page. In this brand new series from The Black Curriculum, discover inspiring stories about key figures from Black British History. Learn about Britain’s Black STEM heroes, like Dr Cecil Belfield Clark who changed medicine; incredible musicians from Evelyn Dove to Arlo Parks; sports stars who broke new ground, like Maurice Burton and Lewis Hamilton; and activists like Olive Morris and Claudia Jones who fought for their communities. Learn about the links between different legacies and how people from the past paved the way for modern day heroes.

Out now!