Joining us in our book-filled studio is broadcaster and author Zeinab Badawi, who shares her journey chronicling Africa's spectacular history through the voices of African historians, archaeologists, and local storytellers. Plus, we put your reading requests to award-winning author Derek Owusu to top up your reading pile with books by Black authors to celebrate Black History Month.  Send us a question: [email protected]. Explore all the books discussed and a transcript by visiting: Episode 2: Black History Month Website: www.penguin.co.uk/podcast Books mentioned in this episode: Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin That Reminds Me by Derek Owusu Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi An African History of Africa by Zainab Badawi The Confessions of Franny Langton by Sara Collins Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson The Lonely Londoners by Sam Selvon Ghana Must Go by Teiye Selassie The Terrible by Yrsa Daley-Ward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.