Hachette, Re-Publish the only children's book on African & Caribbean people in Britain

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#201

I'm signing because as activist and lawyer of the black people in the African Diaspora I fight against all forms of estructural racism.

Mario Soares Neto (Salvador, 2020-06-21)

#206

This publication is invaluable to young people who have a right to know their history. Hatchette is showing racial bias by refusing to republish.

Web DuBois (London, 2020-06-21)

#211

It's good for children to find out about their heritage.

Dan Cocker (Birkenhead, 2020-06-21)

#212

Black lives matter

Maudlyn Carter (London, 2020-06-21)

#217

I'm signing because as a black woman, I'm fully aware of how affirming it was and still is to read about my history and would like blacks everywhere to have as much of that opportunity as possible.

Akosua Darkeah (Accra, 2020-06-21)

#219

I strongly agree with the sentiments expressed.

Meryn williams (Pontyclun, 2020-06-21)

#221

The pretence and double standards which are at the very heart of institutionalised racism MUST END....EQUALITY is a TOTAL Concept with no ifs', buts' or maybes'... CHANGE happens with ACTION...not just words.....

Oge Sasegbon (London, 2020-06-21)

#222

Education or enlightenment is a good solution to our difficulties on racial understanding and interaction. It is better than violence and will help the society get the best out of people for overall progress. It is better than looking down on people and making them feel 'I can't achieve'. I know many people have made it in spite of suffering and unfair treatment, like Mandela. Should we then enshrine unfairness in our constitution? No.
May God bless us and help us all.xx
DECLARATION OF INTEREST
Children's Book written about a people group in Africa. Awaiting submission for publication. Folusho Rosanwo

Mofolusho Rosanwo (Liverpool, 2020-06-21)

#229

It is vital that children are taught about black history in the UK. It is a huge part of our history as a country and deserves equal weight.

Anneka Vestey (London, 2020-06-21)

#231

They days of teaching Mary Seacole every black history month is outdated. Black kids need to be equipped for the road ahead. White kids need to educated so they don’t grow ignorant as their predecessors

Michael Majek (London, 2020-06-21)

#233

This book sold out each time it was previously published and remains the only children’s book on the subject that has been published in the UK.

David Quinnen (West Bromwich, 2020-06-21)

#234

This is a fantastic book and one which I'd like to recommend people to read. They can only read it, if they can get hold of it.

Please do the right thing in support of Professor Adi.

Sabrina DAnjou (London, 2020-06-21)

#235

I would like to purchase this book but cannot find any available.

Nadine Oba (London, 2020-06-21)

#237

I am astonished that at this moment in history you would find such a lame excuse not to publish an important book by such an accomplished author. It is essential that this type of material is made available for children in particular.

Kenneth Knapman (Ventnor, 2020-06-21)

#240

It’s essential that Black children can read books which represent them.?

Akua Rugg (London, 2020-06-21)

#242

I’m signing because I believe this book should be published!!

Tamika Carter (London, 2020-06-21)

#257

I support all books written for the benefit of black people by black people.

Miriam Carter (Birmingham, 2020-06-21)

#259

I support this campaign fully!!

Gemma Osula (Manchester, 2020-06-21)

#262

I stand for probity, equality and humanity in our relationships with all people.

Dr Derek A Gould (L16 7QH, 2020-06-21)

#263

I want my children, and other children in the UK to have the opportunity to learn about their heritage. And for the royalties to go to the author!

Theresa Evans (Shifnal, 2020-06-21)

#268

I’m showing my support

Annette Cox (Liverpool, 2020-06-21)

#270

It’s imperative books are available that reflect our diverse, racial and cultural society. Children of African descent/heritage are marginalised particularly by mainstream education. This book contributes towards children’s educational and cultural needs; therefore empowering them.

Katrina Roberts (Liverpool, 2020-06-21)

#283

I plan to use this text in my courses on the African Diaspora and on the performance of black children's literature. Additionally, it is an informative text needing to be shared with children across the world!

Dr. Olga Davis (Phoenix, Arizona, 2020-06-21)

#286

Because it makes no sense note to publish this book at a time when such an important resource has never been more pertinent.

Joanne Lumb (Hampton, 2020-06-21)

#287

I'm signing because it is time to stop placing lipservice to inclusion. If we want to really accept different opinions we need to have the information that enriches the conversation. This publication represents an important opportunity to provide young minds with better information to people who may look different to them but have made a valuable conretribution to our society.

Wayne Mitchell (Luto, 2020-06-21)

#288

This book is greatly needed especially at this point in time to educate children as well as adult about the presence of black people in British history.

Liz Coker- Ali (London, 2020-06-21)

#297

I’m a history teacher.

Rachel Webber (Cambridge, 2020-06-21)

#298

BLM

Davis Wandera (Luton, 2020-06-21)

#304

Our
history needed to be told

Cynthia Hyman (BRIXTON, 2020-06-21)

#306

This book is essential

Leanne Francis (Newcastle, 2020-06-21)

#307

The understanding of this history is very important for the cohesive development of society

Dada Imarogbe (London, 2020-06-21)

#309

Hachette should republish this book!

Ada Lo (London, 2020-06-21)

#311

Tlomana

Tresor Lomana (Newcastle, 2020-06-21)

#317

I'm signing because being a father of two non-Caribbean children, I do need that book and so do many other White British friends who want their children to be educated about the real British history.

Graciano Soares (Hassocks, 2020-06-21)

#319

Deeds not words

Jennifer Vickers (Manchester, 2020-06-21)

#322

Its time that books that can really educated our children are still finding obstacles, so absurd. The gvnmt should stop talking about "enquires" and instead, walk to concrete actions.

Josette Koukoui (London, 2020-06-21)

#328

I believe this book to be very relevant and beneficial.

Radha Simpson (London, 2020-06-21)

#331

Important to make these works publicly accessible

Sooanne Berner (London, 2020-06-21)

#333

I Signing this because we desperately need this information out there for our young children and you are in unique position to do this-
Please follow up your words with actions #BlackLivesMatter

Christine Williams (Welwyn Garden City, 2020-06-21)

#335

It's right

Chantal Lane (London, 2020-06-21)

#341

This is an important issue to address. Childrens literature along with history and heritage are needed to be openly discussed and learnt from.

Judith Richards (Taunton, 2020-06-21)

#347

Education should not be a commodity! Especially children’s education

Amandla Awethu! (Amsterdam, 2020-06-21)

#348

The book is important to stop racist narrative and teach an important and often ignored part of history.

Barb Homegrown (London, 2020-06-21)

#350

It is important for the children

Kwadwo Sarpong (London, 2020-06-21)

#352

I know that the history of Africans is not disseminated enough.
Please walk the talk!

Diane Cheha (San Francisco, 2020-06-21)

#359

The Children are Our Heritage and Future And need to be enriched with their History and Cultures.

Billy Agaba (London, 2020-06-22)

#361

Only knowledge snd awareness van overcome prejudice and hate. The information needs to br out there and available

Caroline Cattermole (Lancaster, 2020-06-22)

#362

Black history should be mandatory

Jannette Barrett (Birmingham, 2020-06-22)

#363

This is a time when this book can make a difference - how we understand and relate to one another - it needs to republished.

Michael Ohajuru (London n, 2020-06-22)

#364

Black British history is critical for all children growing up in multi racial, multicultural Britain to learn about.

Christian Hogsbjerg (Brighton, 2020-06-22)

#366

Hachett must put its statement in action not only in words or donations.

Cherry Black (London, 2020-06-22)

#368

I'm signing because this is an important book for all communities in the UK to know about.

Shirley Fantie (London, 2020-06-22)

#371

Our children's education depends on our support.

Eleanora Wade (London, 2020-06-22)

#373

I'm signing this because it's important that there are books for young people on this topic.

Nicola Jones (Aylesbury, 2020-06-22)

#375

This book is important, for both children and adults!! A snapshot of a history we should all know.

Carol Pierre (London, 2020-06-22)

#377

It is important that we get a more balanced historical perspective in schools and homes. If this is one of the few books available on the subject it should be available. Rather than stopping it. This may be a great time to start to re-market and reprint.

Peggy Warren (Birmingham, 2020-06-22)

#380

Education is the key to fairness and understanding throughout the rest of life. Black history is under represented within schools and needs to be addressed.

Karen Francis (Canterbury, 2020-06-22)

#391

I have a copy of this book and my family love it. I had no idea it was being withheld from publication when the market for this is so evident. I snapped it up on sight. Let others have the same opportunity.

Donna Edmead (BRIGHTON, 2020-06-22)

#397

Signing from Brent, where we had books once upon a time

Robin Sivapalan (LONDON, 2020-06-22)

#399

Representation matters. UK history has been whitewashed for too long. This book was the start of change and has sold out for each edition. Re-publish!

Portia Ungley (London, 2020-06-22)

#400

The book sounds great and needs to be read and if sincere about wanting to make change education has to be recognised as key in this process of constructive change. You yourself state how reading changed you so, why deny others a similar route.

Patrick Graham (Liverpool, 2020-06-22)