Solihull Community Read

Black History Month 2010

Solihull Community Read is the borough's first community based reading initiative being launched by Solihull Libraries to celebrate Black History Month 2010 in October.

What is the Solihull Community Read?

Solihull Libraries have selected two classic contemporary novels from award-winning authors which explore the immigrant experience.

• Small Island by Andrea Levy
• Brick Lane by Monica Ali

During October we will be encouraging as many people as possible to read either or both titles and tell us what they think. You can check our online catalogue to find out where you can get your hands on a copy.

Solihull Community Read is a great choice for a book group, email us if you would like copies to discuss at your September or October meeting. The Readers' Circle at Kingshurst Library will be discussing Brick Lane on Tuesday 28 September.

How can you get involved?

Write a review

• You can download our SCR review sheet and return it by email or post it to: Stock & Reader Development Team, Solihull Central Library, Homer Road, Solihull, B91 3RG
• Post a review on our blog at: http://solihullbookblog.wordpress.com/
• Follow @SolihullCouncil on Twitter for updates and tell us what you think of the two books by using the hashtag #solbhm
• Join Solihull Libraries on Facebook and post your thoughts on our SCR discussion section
• We particularly welcome audio or video reviews. Share you passion for either title on sites such as YouTube or Audioboo. Once you've uploaded your review don't forget to email us the link

The review should be short and snappy. We want to know what you think of the the book and how it made you feel.

Reviews should be:

• Between 250-500 words in length
• Maximum of 1-2 minutes of audio or video

The best review will be awarded our special Black History Month prize. So get reading and reviewing!

About Black History Month

Black History Month (BHM) takes place every October to celebrate Solihull’s diverse community. The month-long event highlights the achievements and history of African, African Caribbean and Asian communities.

BHM (which will celebrate 5 years this October) has established itself as a major celebration reflecting the borough’s rich diversity and cultural heritage.

Once again the Solihull Partnership, Solihull College and a number of other local organisations will be working with Black African and Caribbean communities to deliver an exciting programme of events and activities for people of all ages to help celebrate the occasion throughout October.

You can find out more about Black History Month in the UK by visiting: http://www.blackhistorymonthuk.co.uk/