Black & Irish: Legends, Trailblazers & Everyday Heroes
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Become an affiliateBriana Fitzsimons grew up in Yonkers, NY, USA, and has lived in Ireland since 2017. She has been a teacher for 12 years and also holds degrees in English and Creative Writing. Briana joined the Black and Irish team in 2021 and has been working to make schools across the country more inclusive for all students. She lives in Co Kildare with her partner and two children and is proud to call Ireland home.
Jessica Louis is an independent illustrator from Nigeria, whose work features bright colorful characters, shapes and scenes that speak to the emotions at the edges and in the core of our lived experience. She has exhibited with DesignOpp in Dublin, Fresco in Paris and published in Totally Dublin. She's represented by Studio BLVCK and together they paving a new path for independent black creatives across the world.
"An informative tribute to Black Irish heroes past and present with hopeful messages for those yet to come." - Kirkus Reviews
"These short, engaging biographies will enlighten and inspire." - Booklist
"One I wish I had on my own bookshelf as a kid." - The Irish Times
"A powerful and important book." - Irish Independent
"I believe everyone could benefit from reading this." - Paper Lanterns
"The reality of being Black and Irish is portrayed in here as well as the brilliant celebratory stories of amazing people." - Elaina Ryan, Children's Books Ireland
"... perfect for someone who's enjoyed the Rebel Girls but has grown out of them ...The art is a huge part of how effective the book is ... It's a great read." - Read and Reviewed
"I really enjoyed reading the life stories of those featured. The profiles reflect a changing Ireland and that the Black & Irish community have positively contributed to the sporting, artistic and cultural fabric of Irish life. The challenges facing any minority are evident and the aspiration of being part of, is well described." - Goodreads Review
"I ate this up ... This is perfect for young readers 12+ and teens as it highlights many different areas: activism, hair care, science, influencing, education, media and sports. Plus, the tiny colourful information /index areas are beneficial so you can stay connected to the text without having to google words that may be unknown." - ***** NetGalley Reader Review