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Zephaniah Speaks

No state, no monarchy. More books, more anarchy.

It’s been more than two years since I did my last blog here, if you can call this a blog, as I keep saying. Actually, I could never be a blogger. I jus ...

I’ve Cried a Lot Lately

So, the new year is here. For the sake of organising myself and getting to places on time - I have to recognise that, unlike Christmas which I refuse to acknowl ...

Here comes the son.

I should now write a few things about the tour I’m about to start, but I want to start by talking about the tour that is just ending. Since May I have been to ...

The Latest

People Need People is an uplifting picture book about the power of people, and the importance of connecting with others. This timely poem reminds us all to be kind to one another.

Although it was written before 2020, this poem became a media hit during lockdown, when we discovered for sure that people really did need people.

The poem featured on BBC News, on national and local radio programmes around the world, and The One Show. With bright and playful illustrations by Nila Aye, it is perfect for reading aloud and inspiring small children. Suitable for children with a reading age of 3 - 5, it is popular with children of all ages, and even those grown up children!

A joyful rhyming celebration of the natural wonders found in our gardens.  Suiable for 2 - 5 year olds.

A poem in a picture book, based on the true story of the singer Mona Baptise and her journey on the Empire Windrush. Suitable for 3 - 7-year-olds.

New album out now – A revolutionary approach to music and poetry from the reggae poet. Available on iTunes, on Spotify, and as a real CD from your local record shop, or our shop.

Buy HERE 

Benjamin Zephaniah is old. So he decided to write his autobiography. It documents his life from the sound systems of Birmingham to the world stage.

The hardback was published in May 2018 followed by the paperback release in May 2019.

Shortlisted for the National Book Awards and the Costa Book Awards.