“benjamin zephaniah”

Benjamin Zephaniah dedicated this collection of 22 new poems to "the caring, dedicated young vegans of the world...who will not stand for any exploitation whatever the species." Filled with the unique "radical rapper" poems that Zephaniah is famous for, this book also includes an extensive contact l... More

A performance poet delivers this groundbreaking new novel that explores the life of two troubled teens who dream to form a rap group. After joining a special social program at school, they and their new group land a record deal. But their dream soon becomes a nightmare as violence around them escala... More

In this engaging photographic alphabet, rap poet Benjamin Zephaniah introduces young readers to the sights, sounds, and tastes of Jamaica, from A to Z. From cricket to pumpkin, from hummingbirds to yam, "J Is for Jamaica" explores the colorful diversity of this small but beautiful island, from its b... More

This collection is Benjamin Zephaniah's first new book of poems in five years. It addresses the struggles of black Britain more forcefully than all his previous books. With poems like "Chant of a Homesick Nigga" and "Kill Them Before Ramadan, " he shows that he's a poet who won't stay silent, who do... More

An unconventional collection of straight-talking poems on heroes, revolutions, racism, love and animal rights amongst other subjects, that will entice many new readers to poetry.... More