{"product_id":"candice-carty-williams-author-of-hit-tv-shows-queenie-and-champions","title":"In Conversation: Candice Carty Williams- Author of hit TV shows Queenie and Champions","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLive at Komedia- Candice Carty-Williams\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWednesday 1st July 7.30pm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_754936724highlight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_754936724font\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_754936724size\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_754936724colour\"\u003eJoin Afrori Books and Sunday Times Bestseller\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"zm-highlight-text_disabled\"\u003eCandice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"zm-highlight-text_disabled\"\u003eCarty\u003c\/span\u003e-\u003cspan class=\"zm-highlight-text_disabled\"\u003eWilliams,\u003c\/span\u003e first Black female winner of Book and Author of the year at the National Book Awards, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003efor the launch of her new book Queenie is working on it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_754936724highlight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_754936724font\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_754936724size\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_754936724colour\"\u003eCandice's book\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eQueenie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e was adapted for Channel 4.\u003cspan\u003e Her\u003c\/span\u003e drama,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003eChampion\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003c\/strong\u003e aired on BBC and Netflix. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_754936724highlight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_754936724font\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_754936724size\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_754936724highlight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_754936724font\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_754936724size\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_754936724colour\"\u003eHer new book, \u003cstrong\u003eQueenie is Working on It \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_754936724colour\"\u003esees Queenie, navigating her 30s – dealing with fertility, medical treatment, racism, friendships, grief and terrible hen-dos. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCandice is a showrunner, culture writer, and author of book of the year and Sunday Times Bestselling\u003cstrong\u003e Queenie \u003c\/strong\u003eand Sunday times bestseller \u003cstrong\u003ePeople Person.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQueenie\u003c\/strong\u003e received global acclaim, and was described as vital, disarmingly honest and boldly political. \u003cstrong\u003eQueenie\u003c\/strong\u003e was adapted for channel 4 and Hulu. Her original drama \u003cstrong\u003eChampion\u003c\/strong\u003e aired on BBC in the UK and on Netflix globally, in 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"In Conversation\" \u003c\/strong\u003ehas grown into a remarkable event series at Afrori Books. Whether it’s a lively auditorium filled with hundreds or a cosy, intimate setting, these events offer a chance to engage with some of the brightest established and emerging authors and creatives from around the globe. These are one-of-a-kind opportunities to hear personal stories and experiences, shared with honesty and openness. At Afrori Books, we’re committed to providing a safe space for Black creatives to tell their stories in their own voices. We’d love for you to join the conversation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Attend?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExclusive Insight:\u003cspan class=\"x_754936724highlight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_754936724font\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_754936724size\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_754936724colour\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_754936724highlight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_754936724font\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_754936724size\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_754936724colour\"\u003eQueenie Is Working On It will be released on 2 July so you will get early access to the book by attending this event.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeet the Author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_754936724highlight\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_754936724font\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_754936724size\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x_754936724colour\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"zm-highlight-text_disabled\"\u003eCandice\u003c\/span\u003e is one of the most important cultural writers writing today, a passionate advocate for Black voices and writing content that is relatable amongst women.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"zm-highlight-text_disabled\"\u003eCandice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewill talk about her journey as a writer, writing the experience of Black womanhood beyond tramua-led tropes and why she is returning to Queenie now. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiterary Excellence: \u003c\/strong\u003eCe\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003elebrate the best books of the year with fellow book enthusiasts. 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