Maxine Blake

Maxine Blake is of Jamaican descent and was born and raised in Wolverhampton in the UK. She has dedicated 37 years of her life to teaching and held management positions within educational settings before retiring in 2020. She holds a Master of Education degree.

In her retirement, Maxine remains active both nationally and internationally within education. She also maintains her passion for singing with the Sheffield Community Choir and continues to diligently hone her piano skills.

Maxine has rekindled her love for international travel as a solo female adventurer and has authored several guided journals to assist other women who aspire to embark on similar journeys.

Her first book: "Don't Poo in the Pudding Bowl," is a perfect present for all who need a giggle and smile.

As someone who loves to travel, her series of travel journals entitled "Spread Your Wings," helps to provide the perfect keepsakes.

Three of these journals are guided and are specifically aimed at black women as navigating the world of travel can often be quite daunting, so a series of questions will help them to feel more comfortable as they set out on solo or group travel.

A bullet journal has also been produced for those who just like to collect and record their thoughts wherever they are.

"Teacher Bloopers and Potty Mouth Stories" serves as the sequel to her previous work, "Don't Poo in the Pudding Bowl.”

She currently resides in Sheffield with her husband.