Black History for Every Day of the Year long listed for information book of the year

We’re delighted to share the news that Black History for Every Day of the Year by Yinka Olusoga is on the UK Literary Association’s long list for information book of the year.

EDU - Yinka Olusoga

Black History for Every Day of the Year by Yinka and her siblings, David and Kemi Olusoga, tells the far-reaching story of Black history and the people who shaped it. 

The UKLA Book Awards are an annual recognition and celebration of high-quality literature for children. The  longlist selection panels, comprising experienced past teacher judges, ex-teachers, librarians, and consultants are significant for the underpinning principle that teachers’ knowledge of children’s books is fundamental to creating readers in classrooms. 

Book cover Black History for Every Day of the Year on a colourful background

The American edition of Black History for Every Day of the Year is out now.