The story before the scandal.

A book to celebrate the inspiring legacy of the Windrush pioneers.

In June 1948, hundreds of Caribbean men, women and children arrived in London on a ship called the HMT Empire Windrush. Although there were already Black people living in Britain at the time, this event marks the beginning of modern Black Britain.

• Combines historical fact with voices from the Windrush Generation


• Tells the inspiring story of the Windrush Generation pioneers for younger readers


• With full colour illustration