Press Release: “Part of The Bigger Picture” by Inspire Media (Aaron, Karmeta, Steph & Mujamel)
Wednesday 13th May 2020 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UPCOMING YOUNG BLACK AUTHOR PUBLISHES FIRST BOOK, A COLLECTION OF SHORT STORIES DETAILING THE LIVES AND STRUGGLES OF A COMMUNITY LIVING ON AN ESTATE IN SOUTH LONDON, IN HOPES TO GIVE VOICES TO THOSE WHO ARE OFTEN OVERLOOKED.
Upcoming author Xavier Pencille releases his first book, “Part of the Bigger Picture” which explores social identity within a working class society. This release is via his own production company “TSTAC” (Two Sides to a Coin). He aims for this to be part of a movement to bring attention to the vulnerable and misinterpreted members of society, providing a platform for their voices to be heard.
The short stories look at those within an often-mistaken community, reviewing the narrative that surrounds these individuals, especially young black people, by bringing awareness to experiences that have shaped them, their ambitions and the obstacles they face.
Xavier says: “There is a lot of gentrification going on and a lot of stories are being lost and overlooked, especially those belonging to people who tend to be perceived as ‘smaller characters’ in society. I wanted to shine a light on them and show that there is a bigger picture, their voices need to be heard too“.
Earlier this year in March 2020, Xavier hosted a book launch with the support of “New Beacon Books”, specialists in African and Caribbean literature. [Please find hi-res images attached].
NOTES TO EDITORS About New Beacon Books New Beacon Books is a specialist bookstore located in North London. Founded in 1966, they have been showcasing poetry, literature, non –fiction, history and children’s books from Africa, Caribbean, Asia, African American, Europe, South America and Britain - cultures and communities of people that are otherwise overlooked by mainstream publishers. For further information, visit their website at: https://www.newbeaconbooks.com/ Instagram: @newbeaconbooks
About Xavier Pencille Xavier is an up and coming author whose stories are a reflection of the circumstances of his upbringing. He’s a 26 year old single dad, raising a little boy who he hopes will avoid the struggles and hardships that he had to endure during his childhood and adolescence. He has been working on this book for the past 3 years, while simultaneously raising his son and working a retail job to provide for his family. Instagram: @pendeauthor
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Senior Publicity Managers: [email protected] | [email protected] Xavier’s Manager: [email protected] New Beacon Books Publicist: [email protected]
By Aaron, Karmeta, Steph & Mujamel
