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Book Feature
Before I am rendered invisible
book by Ros Martin
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Ros Martin has resided in Bristol for over 27 years, working within black marginalised communities as a social worker, community development worker and women’s health development worker. On October 18th she is releasing her first book, entitled Before I am Rendered Invisible: Resistance from the Margins, through local and independent publisher Palavro. The publication is an anthology of Ros’ work, including spoken word, social commentary, play, essay and memoir – all underlined by her lifelong commitment to campaigning for racial equality through various creative processes. Seeking to throw a spotlight on social injustice and life as a person of colour in the UK, the book presents the author’s personal journey as an activist and renders visible the lives of the otherwise unnoticed or stereotyped black woman, man and lowly other. As well as informing readers of the current black struggle, Ros draws on the experiences of her ancestors and the African diaspora – she writes in the book’s introduction, ‘Making links personally, locally and globally, past and present, I am giving voice to the voiceless: people of colour, indigenous people, people of African diaspora, wherever we are in the world, to assert our truths with dignity, respect and resistance as we write ourselves in.’ A launch event will be held at Bristol Waterstones on October 22nd, with readings by Ros being accompanied by accomplished musician Alphonse Daudet Touna – there will also be a Q&A and book signings. The book is available to order now from both www.palavro.org and www.arkbound.com.
The Old Library community centre on Muller Road are hosting their annual Christmas party! The volunteers at the Old Library are excited to welcome the whole community to come sing, be merry, enjoy some delicious food and mulled wine, family fun and a Christmas fair filled with gifts from local makers and creators. December 3rd | 12pm - 4pm. We are looking for volunteers to help out on the day - get in touch hello@theoldlibrary.org.uk
