On Tour 09/17/25-10/31/25 “Not Quite White” by Laila Woozeer

Release Date: July 1, 2025

About The Book:

For anyone who’s ever felt they didn’t fit in, was invisible or neither here nor there. What does it feel like to be an indescribable shade somewhere in between? Can you even exist in a binary world that seems so black-and-white? Why is there no easy way to describe someone who is a Welsh-French-Scottish-American-Indian-Mauritian?

Laila Woozeer, a mixed-race 28-year-old London-born writer and musician, shares a personal story of growing up in a rural white village in North Wales. Laila takes readers on a funny, vivid, and profoundly moving journey of discovering one’s own identity and belonging through her travels between Mauritius, the US, and the UK, to make sense of the world and one’s place within it.

This is the real-life story of Laila Woozeer trying desperately to understand how to exist, how to survive, and what it might mean to thrive. From childhood memories of self-discovery to an identity crisis of adolescence, to a misunderstood existence in adult life, Not Quite White charts Laila’s struggle to finally find a meaningful place in the world.

About The Author:

Laila Woozeer is a writer, musician, and performer, born and based in London. Laila’s work has been published in the Guardian, Mashable, and Stylist. Notable projects include producing and directing the award-winning contemporary music performance collective WOLF PACK and authoring the blog TAPE PARADE. Not Quite White is Laila’s first book. http://www.lailawoozeer.com/

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Book Blurbs:

delves into what it’s like growing up mixed race in the UK”―Mashable, reviewing a previous edition or volume

“charts the pain and confusion of growing up while grappling with a complicated, mixed ethnic identity.. a memoir that many mixed-race people will easily relate to.”―Dazed, reviewing a previous edition or volume

“intimate, powerful and nuanced reflection of exploring one’s identity, understanding and embracing mixedness Laila has created a space for so many people to feel seen”―The Diverse Bookshelf, reviewing a previous edition or volume

“Woozeer creates an environment in the reader’s mind that allows us to learn more about ourselves the is the real gift to readers”―Brown Girl Bookshelf, reviewing a previous edition or volume

“a moving piece of literature.. an eloquent portrayal of self-discovery and building your identity in a society that is eager to dismantle your existence at every turn”―Wales Art Review, reviewing a previous edition or volume

“an insight into what it’s like growing up mixed race”―MyLondon News, reviewing a previous edition or volume

“one of the most relatable I’ve read on the mixed experience”―Mixed Messages, reviewing a previous edition or volume

“Laila’s book serves as a blanket of comfort, validation and hope”―Read With Samia, reviewing a previous edition or volume

“heartbreaking, vivid, lyrical, and very smart I was so grateful to Laila giving us the understanding of this quite complex topic”―Book Reccos Podcast, reviewing a previous edition or volume

“Magnetically moving, poetically written and enigmatically captivating, Laila has created a mastery of their life with this book”―DaisyButter Book Review, reviewing a previous edition or volume

“A pulsing exploration of the self, this book hands you the privilege to observe Laila find meaning, and it oozes with vulnerability, hope, beauty and story. When I’m older I want to write like Laila”―Gina Martin, writer and activist, reviewing a previous edition or volume

“A lyrical odyssey of self-discovery, told with folkloric flair. In charting her journey across Welsh mountains and Mauritian seas, Laila Woozeer offers a map that can guide us all, regardless of our origins, to unearth the treasure that lies within. A must-read for anyone in search of themselves.”―Jassa Ahluwalia, writer and activist, reviewing a previous edition or volume

“Anyone who wants to learn how our racial identity impacts not only our experience of the world but also how we understand ourselves should pick up this book. Gorgeously written, too.”―Natasha Devon, author and broadcaster, reviewing a previous edition or volume

“The most nuanced and moving account of mixed race identity I’ve read”―htmljones, influencer and musician, reviewing a previous edition or volume

“This book is a gem. I genuinely couldn’t stop turning the pages. Laila is an essential voice in todays important issues of race, identity and belonging.”―Kai Samra, comic and writer, reviewing a previous edition or volume

“This book is a treat, asking timely questions about race, who we are and how we define ourselves, but through such exquisite prose you get utterly pulled in.”―Rosie Holt, writer and comedian, reviewing a previous edition or volume

Bloggers On Tour:

Sept. 17th- Cassie’s Book Reviews https://instagram.com/cassies_books_reviews

Sept. 19th- Books and Coffee MX https://instagram.com/booksandcoffeemx

Sept. 23rd – Nurse Bookie https://instagram.com/nurse_bookie

Sept. 24th- Shooks Books https://instagram.com/shook_sbooks

Sept. 28th- Plains Reading https://instagram.com/plains_reading

Oct. 2nd – Sarahs Bookish Reviews https://instagram.com/sarahs.bookish.reviews

Oct. 1st- Marilyn Goncalves https://instagram.com/marilynjgon

Oct. 6th- Smashley Reads- https://instagram.com/smashley.reads

Oct. 16th- Nature Books and Coffee https://instagram.com/nature.books.and.coffee

Oct. 16th- Reading Is My Remedy https://instagram.com/reading_is_my_remedy

Oct. 17th- Rozier Reads and Wine https://instagram.com/rozierreadsandwine