Richmond Library is set to host a book launch with author Monica Macias next week.

The event will be celebrating the launch of the paperback release of Black Girl from Pyongyang by author Monica Macias and co-writer, Becky Branford.

This remarkable memoir details the extraordinary true story of a West African girl's upbringing in North Korea under the guardianship of President Kim Il Sung.

Join Monica and her co-writer Becky in conversation as they discuss Monica's story and the forthcoming documentary it has inspired.

Event details:

• Date: Tuesday 16 January
• Time: 7 to 8pm
• Location: Richmond Library, Little Green, TW9 1QL
• Price: £4.50

Find out more and book your tickets here.