About
Emily Kenway researches, writes and speaks about thought-provoking social issues. Drawing on a decade-long career working in social justice, from campaigning for living wages to tackling worker exploitation, she sheds light on the crucial forces shaping our lives and communities.
Her new book, ‘Who Cares: the Hidden Crisis of Caregiving and How We Solve It’ is out in April & May 2023 in both the UK and USA (Hachette). Her first book, ‘The Truth about Modern Slavery’, was published in January 2021 with Pluto Press and widely acclaimed. Emily is currently completing a doctorate in social policy at the University of Edinburgh and is represented by RCW literary agency. She has had the pleasure and privilege of sitting on many boards over the years, and is currently on the boards of National Ugly Mugs and the think tank for democratic ownership, Common Wealth.
Emily’s writing has been published by The Guardian, Independent, Huffington Post, Times Literary Supplement and more. Her memoir and creative non-fiction writing has been published in several beautiful literary magazines. In 2020, Emily was shortlisted for the Alpine Writing Fellowship and nominated for a Pushcart Prize. You can view a selection of her published work here. As a speaker, Emily has appeared on most major news channels over the past few years, including Sky, ITV, BBC, NPR, Talk Radio and more.
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