Leon Diop – författare

Covering historic and current figures from the worlds of the arts, sport, business, politics and social activism, Black and Irish will also find space to celebrate everyday heroes-lesser known figures making a difference in Irish communities today.

A landmark publication in Irish history; this is a celebration of Black Irish identity.Published in collaboration with Black & Irish.Actors.Athletes.Activists.Style icons.Scientists.Influencers.Entrepreneurs.Black Irish people are blazing trails in every sphere of modern life.In the first ever book about Black Irish people, we take a look at the inspirational careers, dreams and achievements of legends, trailblazers and everyday heroes, including Ruth Negga, Gavin Bazunu, Dami Hope, Emma Dabiri, Rhasidat Adeleke and Phil Lynott.With stunning colour illustrations by Jessica Louis.

Discover the lives of ten awesome icons in this illustrated celebration of Black Irish identity for young readers.Following the Irish Book Award-winning Black & Irish: Legends, Trailblazers & Everyday Heroes, author and Black & Irish co-founder Leon Diop returns with a new non-fiction picture book.Black & Irish: Awesome Icons tells the story of ten inspirational Black Irish people, including record-breaking sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke, NASA scientist Fig O’Reilly and world champion Irish dancer Elliot Kwelele.