A series of 7 exciting books suitable for age range 9-12. This series has been devised by TAMARIND to make role models of success directly accessible to ALL children at school and at home.

These books will bring the early reader close to Black achievers, in a direct and sensitive way. The role models in these profiles are not the lucky few superior beings, but are accessible and ordinary people. The reader will be able to identify with many of the experiences of the protagonists.

Benjamin Zephaniah - Poet and Performer

Junior Education Book of the Month September 1999.

Growing up poor and on the move, Benjamin Zephaniah didn't tap into his true potential until he had sunk to the depths of despair.

His way with words, his mother's love and his sense of being part of a strong community helped him to overcome the obstacles in his path and achieve his true potential.

The moving life story of a man who informs and amuses people all over the world with his love of life and his raping rhythms.

An inspirational story

Told by Verna Wilkins through a series of in depth interviews with the Man himself.

"Full marks to Tamarind for their excellent Black Profiles series. Children need positive role models and this precisely, is what the series will provide." Scholastic Junior Education

Also available:

Chinwe Roy - Artist
Malorie Blackman - Author
Lord John Taylor of Warwick - Barrister
Baroness Scotland of Asthal - Queen's Counsel and Politician
Jim Braithwaite - Entrepreneur
Samantha Tross - Surgeon