Writing that
shifts culture.
Two-time Sunday Times bestselling author. Four books spanning memoir, fiction, essays, and personal development — all read internationally and all rooted in the same uncompromising commitment to honesty.
Bestseller
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About Candice's Writing
One of the most distinctive voices in British publishing.
Candice Brathwaite's writing sits at the intersection of memoir, culture, identity, motherhood, ambition, and self-belief — combining personal storytelling with sharp social observation. She first came to national prominence with her debut I Am Not Your Baby Mother, which challenged dominant narratives around motherhood and amplified the lived experiences of Black British women.
She has since expanded her authorship across nonfiction, fiction, and personal development, writing with a style that is accessible yet incisive, intimate yet universal. Her books consistently explore what it means to live, love, parent, and lead authentically in a modern world shaped by visibility, expectation, and change.
Manifest(o)
A bold, affirming guide to self-belief, intention, and personal power. Candice's instant Sunday Times bestseller invites readers to reconnect with themselves, define success on their own terms, and move forward with genuine clarity and confidence. This is the book that dares you to stop waiting for permission.
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The full collection
The landmark debut that reshaped mainstream conversations around Black British motherhood, identity, and representation.
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A bold, incisive essay collection on identity, womanhood, race, visibility, ambition, and self-definition in contemporary Britain.
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A sharp, funny YA novel about grief, race, class, and first love. Candice's acclaimed move into fiction.
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Critical response
"Every mother, everywhere, should read this book."
OK Magazine — on I Am Not Your Baby Mother
"Essential. Accessible, shocking, honest."
Bernardine Evaristo — on I Am Not Your Baby Mother
"Funny and heart-warming. Brathwaite tackles big themes with a deft touch."
Stylist — on Cuts Both Ways
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