Our Story: New Black Histories

19/10/2024

You're invited to my book launch!

You can join me to celebrate my latest book, The Story of Britain's Black Nurses on Saturday 26 October.

I’ll be in conversation with Marilyn Devonish at the BooksnTingsz annual book fair and charity drive. Held in collaboration with the Barbados Overseas Community and Friends Association (BOCFA).

The event is free and open to everyone.

For further details and to book your place, go to https://blacknurses24.eventbrite.co.uk




Barbados Overseas Community and Friends Association (BOCFA)

17/10/2024

Have you signed up yet? 📚

I’m excited to share 'The Story of Britain's Black Nurses' with primary schools in the London borough of Harrow on Thursday, 24th October.

This special event, organized by the Harrow School Library Service, is part of the celebrations for Black History Month 2024. 🖤✨

Can’t wait to inspire the next generation with these important stories!

Kandace x

16/10/2024

5 books for Black History Month (and beyond!)

11/10/2024

Thank you so much to all the primary school classes who signed in for Scholastic Schools Live on Tuesday.

I really enjoyed talking with you about The Story of Britain's Black Nurses and I'm so delighted that so many of you joined us.

Thank you for your comments and questions.

Teachers, if your class missed the live event, you can still show the event on playback here https://www.scholastic.co.uk//scholastic-schools-live/kn-chimbiri

10/10/2024

It's happening this Saturday!

I popped into the Florence Nightingale Museum today. I'm so excited for this weekend's The Story of Britain's Black Nurses book launches.

There's an afternoon event with Mary Seacole performer for the children and an evening event for adults.

Details for both here https://kandacechimbiri.com/news-events/

07/10/2024

I joined Datshiane Navanayagam and Yunxin Li to chat with The Conversation about women’s contributions to medicine which have often been overshadowed or erased from history.

I spoke about some of the forgotten stories of Britain’s Black Nurses and the challenges I faced researching this history for my latest book.

The Conversation podcast brings together two women from different corners of the globe, connected by a shared passion, experience, or expertise.

Available now everywhere at: www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct5x02

BBC World Service

06/10/2024

After I’d finished writing The Story of Britain’s Black Nurses, I took a break to relax. One day I was strolling along a beach in Barbados and wondered about the sea grapes that grow on some of the beaches.

I never gave them much thought before but I wondered about this plant and its many forgotten uses (apart from its use as a shrub on the beach).

One of the things I really enjoy about being a non-fiction writer is learning and viewing things around me in a totally new light.

01/10/2024

You're invited to join me for one (or more!) of my book launches for "The Story of Britain’s Black Nurses"!

Each event is a unique opportunity to celebrate the incredible stories of resilience, courage, and dedication that shaped Britain's healthcare history.

From engaging discussions and personal anecdotes to a special performance at the Florence Nightingale Museum, there’s truly something for everyone!

I can’t wait to meet you and share these powerful stories together. Let’s make history come alive!

Save the date to join the conversation this October for an inspiring journey through history!

28/09/2024

I had an amazing time in the studio with Datshiane Navanayagam, chatting with BBC World Service's podcast, The Conversation! 🎙️✨

We explored some of the challenges I faced while writing The Story of Britain’s Black Nurses—a journey full of resilience, history, and untold stories. 📖✊🏾

The Conversation podcast brings together two women from different corners of the globe, connected by a shared passion, experience, or expertise. 🌍✨

It was an honour to share my story with Datshiane, and to celebrate the incredible impact of Black nurses throughout history. 💪🏾❤️

21/09/2024

Just 4 days to go to the release of my new book, The Story of Britain's Black Nurses

Online launch for teachers and librarians in the UK and beyond.

Thursday 26th Sept at 7pm UK time.

Register at https://vimeo.com/event/4496075/register

This event is kindly hosted by Scholastic UK and Just Imagine.

Just Imagine is an educational consultancy providing training, resources for schools and promoting excellence in reading, literacy teaching and writing across the UK and beyond.

Looking forward to meeting teachers and librarians online on Thursday😊

20/09/2024

Ready for this weekend's workshops!

https://kandacechimbiri.com/news-events/

19/09/2024

Who said this? See quote on photo.

Three clues:
A ground-breaking African American actress born to parents from Nevis

In 2016, she was awarded the US Presidential Medal of Honor by then-US President Barack Obama.

She has a whole chapter dedicated to her in The Story of Afro Hair, 5,000 Years of History, Fashion and Styles.

Happy Independence Day St Kitts and Nevis

15/09/2024

You're invited to my book launch on Saturday 12 October.

https://www.florence-nightingale.co.uk/museum-late-the-story-of-britains-black-nurses/

Details:

The Story of Britain’s Black Nurses traces nursing from ancient times up to the modern day. It includes many incredible nurses from around the world: talented, skilful, innovative, hardworking, resilient.

The book itself is a children’s book, but with its fascinating details and beautiful illustrations all ages can enjoy it! Kandace will go into detail about the research process for this book, and how she was able to uncover the facts needed to tell these stories. This presentation will be followed by a Q+A session with the author.

Doors will open at 5:30pm and the event itself will run from 6:00pm – 7:30pm.

This book will be available for purchase and signing at the event.

There will be a bar with alcoholic and non-acholic beverages for purchase (card only).

Admission to this event is free and open to the public. Please reserve your place online by clicking on the ticket button in this link: https://www.florence-nightingale.co.uk/museum-late-the-story-of-britains-black-nurses/

15/09/2024

Happy World Afro Day!

15 September is WORLD AFRO DAY It’s a global day of celebration and liberation for Afro hair.

Today, I’m reflecting on the risk I took in writing The Story of Afro Hair, 5,000 Years of History, Fashion and Styles.
It’s unusual to tell Black history through popular (and unpopular!) hairstyles worn at various times throughout the ages.
I hadn’t seen any other book take this approach. Nowadays most publishers are really cautious about trying anything different (understandably) so I’m really grateful to my publisher for taking the chance too!

Most of all, I’m grateful to you readers. From What is Afro hair type? to Why we wear the hairstyles we do, you got the concept right away. 👏👏👏

There’s still some way to go to improve knowledge about human diversity but with education, we’ll get there!

07/09/2024

We’re just 3 weeks away from my book launch date.

I still can’t believe it! It’s been such a long time between the day I first saw the book cover on screen to receiving my first physical author copies.

I’m keeping one close to me on the sofa here 😂😂😂

31/08/2024

You can listen to The History of Britain's Black Airmen here:
Since the early 20th century, Black airmen played vital roles protecting Britain.

Listen to The History of Britain's Black Airmen from Warfare. When you think of some of the remarkable feats of airpower throughout history, you might think of the Dambusters, or the Battle of Britain. But what about some of the untold stories of Britain's remarkable black airmen? Since the early 20...

15/08/2024

Although I prefer to be writing, staying on top of admin is a necessary part of a writer's life (unless you have a PA of course!)

Catching up with friends and family in the evening is a nice treat to myself after a day of admin!

07/08/2024

If you're in London this weekend, you can join me this Saturday at the Music, Jerk 'n' Tings family festival.

I love joining Promoting our Heritage for some of their summer events. It's nice to meet readers, have a chat and sign books.

I'll be at the Promoting our Heritage stall at Music, Jerk 'n' Tings this Saturday, 10 August from 3.30pm to 6 pm.

This family friendly festival is held at the Horniman Museum. I've never been to this festival before and I'm really looking forward to it.

You must have a ticket to enter the festival so visit the Horniman Museum's website to book.

See you there!

Promoting Our Heritage group