Growing Up Black in Britain: Stories of courage, success and hope

 What is it like to grow up Black or Black dual heritagein Britain?Stuart Lawrence, brother of Stephen Lawrence,talks to seven inspirational figures about theirchildhood experiences, as well as sharing insight into his own.This is a collection of courageous, thought-provokingand ultimately hopeful pieces set to educate and inspireyoung people. contributors include TV presenter Alison Hammond, Olympicgold medallist Kye Whyte and actress Lolly Adefopeempoweringreal-life stories for children aged 10+bold page layouts that are stimulating and clear to readNational Stephen Lawrence Day takes place on April22nd each year, with the aim of creating a society in which everyonecan flourish. PRAISE FOR STUART'S DEBUT CHILDREN'S BOOK, SILENCEIS NOT AN OPTION:"This book will change lives" - Marianne Levy, the i Paper“Silence is Not an Option: You Can Impact the Worldfor Change is intended to empower all children irrespectiveof skin colour to demand a better society… Stephen Lawrence'sbrightness runs throughout the pages, along with Stuart’slove for his brother” – Louise Carpenter, TheTimes MagazineAbout the author:Stuart Lawrence is the younger brother of Stephen Lawrence, theyoung man who, on 22 April 1993, at the age of just 18, was murderedin an unprovoked racist attack. Stuart is an educator and motivationalspeaker, dedicated to helping to transform the life chancesof young people.