We’re incredibly excited to announce our powerful anthology Choose Love: 10 Writers and Refugees on Kindness in Contemporary Britain coming out this November. Edited by the award-winning poet and playwright Inua Ellams and published by Hutchinson Heinemann, an imprint of Cornerstone / Penguin Random House UK.
Choose Love is all about turning compassion into action. This beautiful collection reminds us that stories have the power to build empathy, challenge perceptions and bring us closer together to show that love is always stronger than fear.
Ten acclaimed writers are paired with ten people who have experienced displacement and the UK asylum system, working together to tell stories of resilience, humanity and hope.
From unexpected friendships to life-changing encounters, these pieces explore the pivotal moments when love was transformed into action — when it became shelter, solidarity, courage and friendship.
Editor Inua Ellams said: ‘Away from the terrible headlines and exploitative algorithms, I’ve known of and experienced a kinder, unified and braver Britain. Here are ten stories that show who we are and can yet be.’
We can’t wait to share these stories with you. We hope they’ll inspire conversations, deepen understanding and remind us all to choose love.
The book will be published in hardback, e-book and audiobook on 12 November 2026.
Every pre-order helps us spread the word about this vital collection and the stories at its heart.
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