Maame (ma-meh) has many meanings in Twi, but in my case, it means woman. What to say on a first date? Back pain in your mid-20s normal? Is it bad to cry at work?% of young people who are also carers? Meet Maddie Wright. She wants to wear a bright yellow suit. She wants to date men who her mother wouldn't like. She wants to stand up to her boss - once and for all. She wants to know why her father can't tell her he loves her. She wants to stop Googling every life choice she makes. But will the world let her?

This is a story of heartbreak, friendship, and breaking the rules - it's a book that will leave you feeling braver than you were when you started.

- Browns Books Synopsis

The bright idea came about when Abiola was looking up book awards for diverse books and only found one, despite the conversations about more diversity in books. She shared the idea with Helen who backed it and they agreed it has to be UK based to celebrate the amazing talent that we have. Whilst Abiola was trying to think of a clever awards name, Helen said, “Why not keep it simple and call it The Diverse Book Awards?" 

The Diverse Book Awards are open to anyone who has written a book for children, young adults and adult. Fiction only and UK based authors that features Black, Asian, Latin American and and/or inclusive main characters.