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Bernardine Evaristo, the first Black woman to win the Booker Prize, shares her powerful account of staying true to her vision.

Bernardine Evaristo took her rightful place in the spotlight when she won the Booker Prize in 2019 with 'Girl, Woman, Other'. Now the trailblazing author, teacher and activist charts how she made history, her way.

Bernardine considers heritage, childhood, family and origins as she explores the elements that determined the writer she would become.

Written and read by Bernardine Evaristo
Abridged by Patricia Cumper
Producer: Eilidh McCreadie

14 minutes

Last on

Tue 19 Oct 2021 00:30

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  • Mon 18 Oct 2021 09:45
  • Tue 19 Oct 2021 00:30