Candice Carty-Williams launch event for Empress & Aniya

Join bestselling author Candice Carty-Williams in conversation with award-winning artist Jamelia about her debut YA novel Empress & Aniya

Empress & Aniya follows two girls from different backgrounds who accidentally cast a body swap spell on their 16th birthday. Empress is from a single parent household and lives on an estate that she’s learned to love, while Aniya’s parents are in high-profile jobs and have given her a life that she can often take for granted. A warm, moving and funny portrayal of the importance of real friendship, Empress & Aniya explores the power in seeing the world through someone else’s eyes.

Candice will be in conversation with multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, tv presenter, model, actress and writer, Jamelia. They’ll be talking about writing for teenagers, what inspired Empress & Aniya, and the power and importance of good friends – and you’ll even get a chance to ask your own questions at the end!