Media & Press Inquiries
Interviews | Coverage | Talks | Licensing
Welcome. This page is for journalists, podcast hosts, bloggers, event organisers, librarians, and media professionals interested in Paul Crooks’ work. You’ll find press kits, book metadata, and upcoming availability for talks or interviews.
About Paul Crooks
Paul Crooks is a pioneer in African diaspora family history research. He was the first to trace African Caribbean ancestry using the 1817 Slave Registers and to present these findings publicly, inspiring thousands of African Americans and Caribbeans to explore their Black ancestry.
His groundbreaking work blends historical research, genealogy methods, and storytelling to empower communities traditionally excluded from archives. Paul’s personal journey spans from London to Jamaica and ultimately to Africa — tracing enslaved ancestors through plantation records and restoring their stories.
He regularly delivers keynote presentations on African American genealogy, Caribbean roots, and Black British history at national archives, libraries, and universities. His publications include both non-fiction and historical novels, helping readers find personal transformation through discovering African ancestry and heritage.
Interview Requests
Paul is available for:
- Radio & Podcast Interviews
- Television & Online Features
- Newspaper & Magazine Commentary
- Guest Contributions & Thought Leadership
- Speaking Engagements
Media commentary on genealogy, identity, and Black British history
✅ Virtual or in-person
✅ Custom sessions for Black History Month, Windrush Day, Juneteenth, and more
📩 To request an interview or appearance use the Contact Form
Upcoming Talks & Public Appearances
Stay up to date on Paul’s current event calendar:
- View Upcoming Events
Featured Books & Press Kits
Download press kits for each title below (includes book overview, short bio, and contact info):
Tracing African American Family History:
A Practical Guide to Reconstructing Roots Through Records, Oral History, and DNA
📄 Download Press Kit – PDF | Download Press Kit – Word
Tracing African Caribbean Family History:
A Practical Guide to Reconstructing Roots Through Records, Oral Tradition, and DNA
📄 Download Press Kit – PDF | Download Press Kit – Word
Fables the Aesop (The Ethiop)
📄 Download Press Kit – PDF | Download Press Kit – Word
African, Irish and Creole Culture of the Caribbean
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Descendants (Historical Novel)
📄 Download Press Kit – PDF | Download Press Kit – Word
Rights & Licensing
For inquiries about content licensing, book excerpts, or bulk purchasing:
info@paulcrooksuk.com
For Libraries & Retailers
Download metadata and licensing sheets for institutional use.
Tracing African American Family History:
A Practical Guide to Reconstructing Roots Through Records, Oral History, and DNA
📄 Metadata Sheet – PDF | Metadata Sheet – Word
Tracing African Caribbean Family History:
A Practical Guide to Reconstructing Roots Through Records, Oral Tradition, and DNA
📄 Metadata Sheet – PDF | [Metadata Sheet – Word
Fables the Aesop (The Ethiop) Educator companion
📄 Metadata Sheet – PDF | Metadata Sheet – Word
African, Irish and Creole Culture of the Caribbean
📄 Metadata Sheet – PDF | Metadata Sheet – Word
Fables the Aesop (The Ethiop)
📄 Metadata Sheet – PDF | Metadata Sheet – Word
Descendants (Historical Novel)
📄 Metadata Sheet – PDF | Metadata Sheet – Word
Flexible Licensing Terms for Institutional Access
Paul Crooks welcomes interest from public libraries, academic institutions, museums, archives, and cultural organisations seeking to license his works for public lending, classroom use, or heritage engagement.
This toolkit outlines the flexible licensing models available for institutional access to Paul Crooks’ independently published e-books.📄 Download Licensing Toolkit – PDF | Download Licensing Toolkit – PDF
(Includes perpetual, annual, and multi-site options.)
All titles are now available for library licensing via OverDrive, Baker & Taylor, Bibliotheca, and Hoopla.
Libraries and cultural institutions may request access through these platforms, or email libraries@paulcrooks.info for direct licensing options.
For licensing requests or to request a sample file, use the Contact Form