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Candice Carty-Williams Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Candice Carty-Williams is the bestselling author of the novel Queenie, which won the British Book Awards’ inaugural Book of the Year. She is the first Black British woman to top the Sunday Times bestseller list. Candice’s work explores themes of identity, race, and mental health with honesty and depth. She is also a respected journalist and cultural commentator. Her voice continues to influence conversations on diversity and social justice in literature and beyond.
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