Episode 2: Black History Month with Zeinab Badawi

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. Send us a question: [email protected] all the books discussed and a transcript by visiting: Episode 2: Black History MonthWebsite: www.penguin.co.uk/podcastBooks mentioned in this episode: Noughts and Crosses by Malorie BlackmanGiovanni's Room by James BaldwinThat Reminds Me by Derek OwusuHomegoing by Yaa GyasiAn African History of Africa by Zainab BadawiThe Confessions of Franny Langton by Sara CollinsBlack Cake by Charmaine WilkersonThe Lonely Londoners by Sam SelvonGhana Must Go by Teiye SelassieThe Terrible by Yrsa Daley-Ward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.