Join Kandace Chimbiri, author of The Story of Afro
hair, 5,000 years of history, fashion and styles, for a collage workshop exploring
the global history of afro hair styling.
Kandace will give a short talk on the history behind the
book. Then, take part in a collage-making activity and take home your creation.
For ages 8 to 12. Every child must be accompanied by an
adult.
Kandace Chimbiri is an author, speaker and educator. She
primarily writes Black history books for children and young readers;
she has also written for film, published articles and contributed to a Black
British history anthology. She is the author of The Story of the Windrush;
The Story of Afro Hair, 5,000 Years of History, Fashion and Styles; The Story
of Britain’s Black Nurses; and The Story of Britain’s Black
Airmen.
Takes place: 2-3pm
