BOOKS
Candice Brathwaite is a two time Sunday Times bestselling author and one of the most distinctive contemporary voices in British publishing. Her writing sits at the intersection of memoir, culture, identity, motherhood, ambition, and self-belief, combining personal storytelling with sharp social observation.
Candice first came to national prominence with her debut nonfiction work, I Am Not Your Baby Mother, which challenged dominant narratives around motherhood and amplified the lived experiences of Black British women. The book was widely praised for its emotional honesty, cultural insight, and clarity of voice, establishing Candice as a vital literary figure capable of shaping public conversation.
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.
With multiple Sunday Times bestsellers to her name, Candice Brathwaite’s work resonates with readers in the UK and internationally, particularly across Europe, North America, Africa, and the Middle East. Her authorship is defined by courage, cultural relevance, and a commitment to telling stories that make space for nuance, complexity, and truth.
Manifesto
Released in 2024, Manifest(o) is Candice’s bold, affirming work on self-belief, intention, and personal power. Blending reflection, encouragement, and cultural insight, the book invites readers to reconnect with themselves, define success on their own terms, and move forward with clarity and confidence.
Manifest(o) debuted as an instant Sunday Times bestseller, reinforcing Candice’s reputation for writing that is both emotionally resonant and practically empowering with a voice that speaks to ambition, reinvention, and purpose.
I Am Not Your Baby Mother
“Every mother, everywhere, should read this book” - OK Magazine
“Essential” - Observer
“Accessible… shocking, honest” - Bernadine Evaristo
Released in May 2020, Candice’s critically acclaimed debut, I Am Not Your Baby Mother, is a powerful exploration of motherhood, identity, race, and belonging. Blending memoir with cultural commentary, the book challenges dominant narratives around motherhood and centres the lived experiences of Black British women while resonating universally with readers navigating visibility, expectation, and selfhood.
Widely praised for its clarity and emotional depth, I Am Not Your Baby Mother established Candice as one of the most important contemporary voices in British nonfiction and remains a touchstone text in conversations around representation and modern parenting.
Sista Sister
Sista, Sister is a bold, incisive essay collection that captures Candice Brathwaite at her most reflective and unfiltered. Moving between the personal and the political, the book explores identity, womanhood, race, visibility, ambition, and self-definition in contemporary society.
The book further solidified Candice’s reputation as a writer who can articulate lived experience with clarity and nuance, offering insight without prescription and vulnerability without spectacle.
Cuts Both Ways
Cuts both ways marks Candice Brathwaite’s acclaimed move into fiction, showcasing her ability to translate the emotional intelligence and cultural insight of her nonfiction work into compelling narrative storytelling.
The novel explores themes of family, sisterhood, identity, and belonging, centring complex characters navigating love, loss, and self-discovery across different worlds and experiences. With warmth, sensitivity, and emotional depth, Cuts Both Ways examines how relationships shape us and how the past continues to echo into the present.
Widely praised for its characterisation and authenticity, Cuts Both Ways established Candice as a confident and versatile novelist, capable of writing stories that resonate across generations and cultures.