Anthologies
A Love Letter to Europe
As Britain pulls away from Europe great British writers come together to give voice to their innermost feelings. Contributing essays that contain some of their finest writings and perspectives very different to the ones given in news outlets. The creative community here has its say on Brexit.
Some of these pieces are expressions of love of particular places in Europe. Some are true stories, some nostalgic, many hopeful. There are hilarious pieces. There are cries of pain and regret. Some pieces are quietly devastating. All are passionate. They show how Europe has helped us to expand our emotional, intellectual and artistic bandwidth, and hopefully will continue to do just that.
Jeffrey’s chapter was extracted for Guardian.
Coronet, 2019
Joyful, Joyful: Stories celebrating black voices
A colour-illustrated collection of stories, poems and even recipes celebrating Black Joy. Curated by Waterstone's Children's Book Prize winner and BookTrust Illustrator in Residence, Dapo Adeola, including Jeffrey Boakye.Exuberantly colourful and beautifully illustrated, with artwork from an array of talented illustrators.
The love, defiance, laughter, joy and power in these pages will leave readers feeling hopeful about their future and strong enough to fight for it.
A young girl who wants to be a boxer like her hero, Muhammad Ali. An ode to South African children's games. A message from a future world beyond race. These short stories and poems are perfect for an audience of 11+, but can be read by all ages.
Pan Macmillan, 2023
Mandem
Told from the perspective of some of the finest contemporary Black writers and thinkers, MANDEM is an ode to the moments in our pasts that shape us, and gratitude at being able to appreciate these lessons in the present.
In a beautiful blend of prose and lyricism, each essay sees its author tap into their most vulnerable place ― engaging honestly in conversations often silently grappled with by Black British men because of socially enforced beliefs around Black masculinity.
The themes in this essay collection range from the importance of male role-models, and the unique relationship between mother and son to the sexual pressure placed on young heterosexual men, while also asking the question: "what does contemporary Black queerness actually look like?"
Jacaranda, 2023
Part of a Story that Started Before Me
Award-winning spoken word artist George the Poet brings together an incredible roster of Black British poets in this important and exciting new anthology, exploring people, moments and events from Black British history.
Featuring works by established poets and new wordsmiths alike, Part of a Story That Started Before Me is the perfect read for fans of Kayo Chingonyi's More Fiya and David Olusoga's Black and British.
Penguin, 2023