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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 author 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 Black history and non-fiction books for children. The Step Back in Time to Ancient Kush activity book is the first published title.

Events

Forthcoming events


Date Venue Details Special requirements
Monday 17th
October 2011
6.30 – 7.30pm
Centerprise Bookshop, 136 Kingsland High Street, London,
E8 2NS
An insight into Old Kingdom Egypt with author, K.N. Chimbiri. Part of Word Power:
The annual Black Literature Festival & Book Fair.
Free but booking required. Email info@golden-destiny.com or call Centerprise on
020 7254 9632 to book your place.
 
Date Venue Details Special requirements
Thursday 20th October 2011 6.30pm Croydon’s Bistro
and Lounge Bar, Dooglebud’s,
79 Whitehorse Road, Croydon, CRO 2JJ.
Book launch and book signing. K.N. Chimbiri discusses her latest book, The Story of Early Ancient Egypt with Robin Walker. For more information, prices and to book your tickets, please call
Jacinth Martin, CSEP on
020 8686 7865.
 
Date Venue Details Special requirements
Monday 24th October 2011 3.45pm Rotherhithe Library, Albion Street, SE16 7HY Meet local children’s author, K.N. Chimbiri, and enjoy colouring your own Kushite vase inspired by her book, Step Back in Time to Ancient Kush. Free of charge. Please email info@golden-destiny.com or call 07980 631 077.
 
Date Venue Details Special requirements
Tuesday 25th October 2011 Time 2pm – 4pm Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology, Malet Place, WC1E 6BT Family fun trail! Hunt for all the objects, including the ancient Afro combs, shown on pages 8 & 9 of K.N. Chimbiri’s new book, The Story of Early Ancient Egypt. Free of charge but booking required. Please email info@golden-destiny.com or call 07980 631 077.
 
Date Venue Details Special requirements
Thursday 27th October 2011 6pm – 8pm Leeds Author reading from her latest children’s book, The Story of Early Ancient Egypt, at Film Club Pyjama Party - Under 12s Please call 07974611667 or email:pastudygroup@yahoo.com for further information or to book.
 

Past 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.
 

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.
 

Kemet, Kush and the ancient Nile Valley

Date Venue Details Special requirements
Thursday 5th
November 2009
6pm – 7.30pm
Hackney Museum,
1 Reading Lane,
London E8 1GQ
An insight into the ancient Nile valley with author K.N. Chimbiri Adults only. Free of charge but booking required.