Joining us in our book-filled studio is broadcaster and author Zeinab Badawi, who shares her journey chronicling Africa's spectacular history through the voices of African historians, archaeologists, and local storytellers. Plus, we put your reading requests to award-winning author Derek Owusu to top up your reading pile with books by Black authors to celebrate Black History Month.
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Explore all the books discussed and a transcript by visiting: Episode 2: Black History Month
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Books mentioned in this episode:
Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman
Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
That Reminds Me by Derek Owusu
Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi
An African History of Africa by Zainab Badawi
The Confessions of Franny Langton by Sara Collins
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
The Lonely Londoners by Sam Selvon
Ghana Must Go by Teiye Selassie
The Terrible by Yrsa Daley-Ward
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