Black Teacher
The rediscovered classic: an unforgettable memoir by a trailblazing Black woman in post-war London, introduced by Bernardine Evaristo
Being denied teaching jobs due to the colour bar. Working in an office amidst the East End's bombsites. Serving as a lady's maid to an Empire-loving aristocrat. Raising two children in suburbia. Becoming one of the first Black headteachers in Britain.
In 1952, Beryl Gilroymoved from British Guiana to London. Her new life wasn't what she had expected — but her belief in the power of education resulted in a revolutionary career.
Black Teacher, her memoir, is a rediscovered classic: not only a rare first-hand insight into the Windrush generation, but a testament to how one woman's dignity, ambition and spirit transcended her era.
'Full of wit, perceptiveness, humour and compassion ... A hugely important memoir from the rare perspective of a black woman transported to the colonial motherland.' — Bernardine Evaristo
ISBN: 9780571366989 | Published: 1 November 2022 (first published 1976)| Paperback | 320 pages
-
Free Shipping for orders $150+
Publishing has a diversity problem. There are less 'diverse' books being published which limits the discoverability and reach of those authors.
Representation is important. Read more about why we exist here.
An anti-racist social enterprise bookstore specialising in BIPOC books.
Only about 11% of books published are by BIPOC authors — so unless you specifically seek out books by BIPOC authors, you aren't likely to find very many of them organically. At Amplify, BIPOC authors are highlighted and celebrated. Here, they don't have to fight to be seen, and you don't have to fight to find them.
We hope that in our shop, you can discover a new favourite read, find stories that speak uniquely to you, learn about a culture outside your own (or more about your own histories), and gain a better understanding of the systems that connect us all.
Looking for something super specific?
Have a scroll through our tag directory to help direct your search and bring you to curated collections, as grouped by subgenres, identity markers, and more!
