"I was the only black person there in a class which was completely white," said Bowen, who found hearing the racist language in the book repeated in lessons "really awkward" and "confusing".

The BBC has chatted with experts about potentially awkward moments you might face over the next few days, so you can try to avoid them.

My awkward, short limbs moved frantically whenever one of his songs came on.

Who among us hasn’t faced the awkward silence of a gift that falls flat?

Dyche's Everton side are not tearing up any trees but they showed in the draw at Arsenal how resolute they are - they are awkward and difficult to break down.