Today I am sharing something old and something new Two books that celebrate friendship Two books that acknowledge that navigating friendships Can be tricky Two books that show little readers that it is normal To feel anxious and jealous and … Continue reading →

“Stepping in a big ship Not knowing how long the journey Or that you’re stepping into history Bringing your Caribbean eye To another horizon” John Agard first wrote the poem Windrush Child In 1998 to commemorate the 50th anniversary Of … Continue reading →

Today is Windrush Day and we have started a mini topic about The Windrush Generation Using the true story of Baroness Floella Benjamin Coming To England We have this picture book and the chapter book Of her amazing story of … Continue reading →

I have loved war stories since I was a young teenager I wonder if it is because I was a military child Brought up in Cyprus and Germany I wanted to read about and try to understand war And through … Continue reading →

Two wonderful Windrush books for you One lyrical illustrated biographical story Of singer and actress Mona Baptiste Who sailed to England on the Empire Windrush At the age of 20 Mona Baptiste sang all around the world And is most … Continue reading →

Sometimes we do not need to see the horror Sometimes we do not need to see it all Sometimes we just need enough of a glimpse To get us thinking and talking About what we already know About how we … Continue reading →

I love Benjamin Zephaniah The power and beauty of his words Strike hard at the heart He has a wonderful storytelling voice That carries great emotion And adds layers of depth That help you truly empathise with characters And the … Continue reading →

I cannot begin to tell you How much Edie and I have been enjoying Once Upon A Fairytale By Natalia and Lauren O’Hara This is a brand new book Filled with the most beautiful artwork That reminds me of every … Continue reading →