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Picture of the author - K.N. Chimbiri

K.N.Chimbiri can come to your school!

Every child should learn about ancient Kush. K.N. Chimbiri has taught hands-on cross curricular workshops for children of all ages.

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K.N. Chimbiri is a children's history writer who currently lives in London. She has been passionate about Black history since her high school days in Barbados.

Particularly drawn to the classical eras of African history, in recent years she has given talks on the ancient Nile Valley, especially ancient Kush, at London museums and has appeared in the award-winning documentary Nubian Spirit: The African Legacy of the Nile Valley (2008).

She has been a member of the Sudan Archaeological Research Society based at the British Museum for several years. In 2009 K.N. Chimbiri set up her own publishing house, Golden Destiny Ltd to specialise in non-fiction books for children. The Step Back in Time to Ancient Kush activity book is the first published title.

Events

Forthcoming events


Meet the author & book signing at the 3rd annual You’re Beautiful, Woman!
Date Venue Details Special requirements
Saturday 7th
August 2010
10.00am – 5.00pm		 Highgate Newtown Community Centre,
25 Bertram Street,
Highgate,
London
N19 5DQ		 The third annual fun, constructive yet educational event celebrating Black women. Visit the official website for more details about the You’re Beautiful, Woman! event and to book your ticket.
 

Create your own Nile valley pottery. Ages 7+
Date Venue Details Special requirements
Saturday 21st
August 2010
11:30am – 3.00pm		 Sweet Tooth
66, The Village,
Coldharbour Lane,
Brixton,
London
SW9 8PS		 Create your own pot and decorate with animals, symbols or hieroglyphs inspired by the ancient Nile valley. Take home your work of art. Materials provided. Reserve by calling Sweet Tooth on 07949 289 970.
£5.00 – materials provided.
 

Past events


Travel back to ancient Kush: Family workshops

with K.N. Chimbiri and the Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, UCL, London
Date Venue Details Special requirements
Wednesday 17
February 2010
11am - 4pm		 North Cloisters, Wilkins Building, UCL Follow the River Nile through Egypt into ancient Kush through activities exploring this rich civilization. FREE- just drop in! No booking required.
 

Explore Ancient Kush: Family workshop, suitable for 7-11 years and their families
Date Venue Details Special requirements
Thursday 18
February 2010
1 - 4pm		 Petrie Museum, University College London, Malet Place, WC1E 6BT
 Explore ancient Kush (the area known today as the Sudan) through objects from the legendary royal city of Meroё in the Petrie Museum’s collections. FREE- just drop in! No booking required.