An illustrated celebration of Black Irish identity for young readers.

Following the Irish Book Award winning Black & Irish, Legends, Trailblazers & Everyday Heroes. (2024), author and Black & Irish co-founder Leon Diop returns with a new non-fiction picture book. Black & Irish: Awesome Icons tells the story of twelve inspirational Black Irish people, including premier league footballer Chiedozie Ogbene, record-breaking sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke, and world champion Irish dancer Elliot Kwelele. Includes a foreword by actress Ruth Negga.