Jeffrey Boakye & Sophie Hostick-Boakye - Diversity in Publishing
Wed 01 Feb
|Virtual discussion
Renowned panellists discuss the lack of new voices in publishing; the demand from parents for better representation; the role of literature in raising a modern family; persistent patterns within the publishing industry; and the role of schools, parents and unsung heroes in championing representation
Time & Location
01 Feb 2023, 19:30 – 20:30
Virtual discussion
About the Artists & Speakers
Jeffrey presents BBC Radio 4’s 'Add To Playlist' with co-host Cerys Matthews. He is an author, broadcaster and educator with a particular interest in issues surrounding race, masculinity, education and popular culture. Jeffrey taught English to 11- to 18-year-olds for 15 years and now provides training for schools, universities and businesses on race, identity, masculinity and education. He is also Senior Teaching Fellow at Manchester Institute for Education.
Jeffrey’s published books include: Hold Tight: Black Masculinity, Millennials and the Meaning of Grime; Black Listed: Black British Culture Explored; What is Masculinity? Why Does it Matter? And Other Big Questions (co-authored); Musical Truth: A Musical History of Modern Black Britain in 28 Songs; and I Heard What You Said.
Sophie is director and business manager at Jeffrey Boakye Ltd, working with Jeffrey Boakye to provide author sessions and staff training for schools, universities and businesses on issues surrounding race, masculinity,…