London
Ealing
8 Oct
Alex Wheatle
Brixton-based author Alex Wheatle, MBE, talks about his 7th novel, The Dirty South, set in Brixton, 20 years after the riots. The Dirty South follows the adventures of teenager Dennis Huggins as he drifts into the easy, dangerous life of the shotta - or drug dealer - and discovers that, hard as the struggle for respect on the streets is, the struggle for love is harder still. Alex Wheatle was born in 1963 to Jamaican parents living in London. He spent most of his childhood in a children's home, which he left at 14 to live in a hostel in Brixton. He was awarded an MBE in June 2008 for services to literature.
Ealing Central Library, 6.30pm, �2, tel: 020 8567 3670.
15 Oct
100 years of Black Journalism - A talk by Lionel Morrison
The first Black president of the NUJ talks about the history of Black journalists and the Black press in Britain. Lionel Morrison is the author of A Century of Black Journalism � a kaleidoscopic view of race and the media 1893-2003.
Ealing Central Library, 6.30pm, �2, tel: 020 8567 3670.
16 Oct
Catherine Johnson book signing
Catherine Johnson is a novelist and screenwriter. She has written eleven novels for young adults including Stella, Landlocked and Face Value. Her latest book, A Nest of Vipers, was published in April 2008. She was co-writer on the hugely acclaimed award winning British film Bullet Boy. Invited classes 1.30pm-2.30pm.
Ealing Central Library, from 1pm, free, tel: 020 8567 3670.
22 Oct
The Art of Color
Writer and artist Raimi Gbadamosi discusses his reworking of Johannes Itten�s classic text for artists.
Ealing Central Library, 6.30pm, free, tel: 020 8567 3670.
25 Oct
Tracing your Caribbean Roots
A talk by Guy Grannum, author of Tracing Your West Indian Ancestors, followed by question and answer session. The talk is a general introduction to Caribbean genealogy aimed predominantly at new researchers. Guy will cover the first steps to starting your research and then describe the most important sources especially those available in the UK or over the Internet.
Ealing Central Library, 2.30pm, �2, tel: 020 8567 3670.
www.caribbeanroots.co.uk
28 Oct
Malaika Rose Stanley Kids� Events
Meet children�s writer Malaika Rose Stanley, author of Man Hunt, Operation X, Dad Alert, A Different Drum, and Getting Bigger.
Tap �n� Rap (for infants), 2pm-2.45pm
Come and hear Malaika Rose Stanley�s brand-new story: Baby Ruby Bawled, then help to make another one. Join-in-the-fun story-telling for 5 � 7 year-olds and accompanied, participating adults.
Tap �n� Rap (for juniors), 3pm-4pm
Come along and listen to an exclusive preview of Malaika Rose Stanley�s first new book for ages: Ms Bubble�s Troubles. Then tap �n� rap your way to a possible starring role in her next one. A join-in-the-fun story-telling event for 8 � 10 year-olds.
Ealing Central Library, 2pm � 4pm, free, tel: 020 8567 3670.
29 Oct
Windrush 60
Marking the 60th anniversary of the arrival of SS Empire Windrush, Trinidadian Calypso singer/songwriter Alexander D�Great presents Windrush 60, an evening of storytelling and Calypso song, taking the audience on a Caribbean journey of the last 60 years. As well as a new workforce, Britain also gained access to a new culture of Caribbean literature, food, music and fashion.
Ealing Central Library, 6.30pm, �2, tel: 020 8567 3670.
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