Keisha The Sket: Keisha the Sket: 'A true British classic.' Stormzy

Keisha the Sket is a novel that explores the life of a young woman from the inner city, who rises to fame as a sket artist but faces personal trauma that challenges her identity and relationships. The book won the British Book Discovery Award 2022 and is praised for its authentic portrayal of British youth culture.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 416 pages
Publication date: 30 June 2022
Publisher: Cornerstone

Winner of the British Book Discovery Award 2022, Keisha the Sket is a captivating tale of a young woman from the inner city who rises to fame as a top sket. With her sharp wit, feisty attitude, and ambitious nature, Keisha has overcome many obstacles to achieve her dreams. However, when her childhood crush, Ricardo, finally wins her over, she finds herself in a whirlwind of power, love, and stability. But as life throws her unexpected challenges, Keisha must make difficult choices that will shape her identity and determine her future.

Told with the heart and soul of the inner city, Keisha the Sket offers a revealing glimpse into the true, raw, exhilarating, and tender core of British youth culture. The book is accompanied by essays from esteemed contemporary writers Candice Carty-Williams, Caleb Femi, and Aniefiok Ekpoudom, providing further insight into the world of Keisha and the issues she faces.

Keisha the Sket is a must-read for anyone who wants to experience the vibrant energy and resilience of young people in Britain today. It is a story of triumph over adversity, of determination, and of the power of love and friendship to overcome even the most challenging circumstances.

Weight: 200g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529118926