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With an introduction from bestselling author Sharna Jackson, HAPPY
HERE features stories and poems by 10 Black British authors for
readers aged 7+. Exploring themes of joy, home and family through a
wide range of genres and styles, each author has been paired with a
different illustrator to spotlight Black British artistic talent.
With stories by Dean Atta, Joseph Coelho, Kereen Getten, Patrice
Lawrence, Theresa Lola, E.L. Norry, Jasmine Richards, Alexandra
Sheppard, Yomi Sode, and Clare Weze.
A collection of wintery crime and mystery stories by thirteen of
the most exciting and diverse authors in children’s books today!
Co-edited by Serena Patel, the award-winning author of
the Anisha: Accidental Detective series and by Robin
Stevens, author of the bestselling Murder Most
Unladylike series. Sleuthing through the snow, on a merry
mysterious day, in disguise we go, investigating all the way . . .
This gorgeous wintery collection brings together thirteen
bestselling, award-winning and exciting debut authors: Abiola
Bello, Annabelle Sami, Benjamin Dean, E.L. Norry, Elle McNicoll,
Dominique Valente, Joanna Williams, Maisie Chan, Nizrana Farook,
Patrice Lawrence, Roopa Farooki, Serena Patel and Sharna Jackson.
With stunning illustrations by Harry Woodgate. Join them as part of
the Very Merry Murder Club as they lead you on a snow-covered
wintery journey of festive foul play and murderously magnificent
mysteries! Serena Patel was shortlisted for the Asian Writer Short
Story Prize and was a finalist in the Undiscovered Voices Anthology
2018. Her debut children’s series Anisha Accidental Detective won
the fiction category of the Sainsbury’s Children’s Book Awards,
being shortlisted for a British Book Award and the Blue Peter Prize
2021 and selected for The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading
Challenge. Serena lives in Walsall with her family. ROBIN STEVENS
is the award winning and bestselling author of the Murder Most
Unladylike mystery series. She was born in California and has been
making up stories all her life. When she was twelve, her father
handed her a copy of The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and she realised
that she wanted to be either Hercule Poirot or Agatha Christie when
she grew up. She spent her teenage years reading a lot of murder
mysteries and hoping that she'd get the chance to do some detecting
herself (she didn't). Robin lives in Oxford.
HOME AGAIN tells twelve moving tales of homecoming, centred around
VE Day. With a foreword by Forces Sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn.
Produced in partnership with The Royal British Legion for the 75th
anniversary of VE Day. A child evacuee, a Bletchley Park
codebreaker, a rebel fighter, an Indian Army soldier... Each
inspiring and authentic story helps to bring the end of World War
Two into focus. Every story is followed by a fact file, packed with
detail on different parts of the war. Stories written by Bali Rai,
Leila Rasheed, Tony Bradman, Jim Eldridge, E.L. Norry and Emily
Hibbs. 50p per paperback from the sale of HOME AGAIN in the UK will
be paid to Royal British Legion Trading Limited which gives its
taxable profits to The Royal British Legion (Charity no. 219279).
Explore the lives of the Windrush generation in this full-colour
anthology. With a foreword from Baroness Floella Benjamin, DBE.
This book presents 12 moving tales of sacrifice and bravery,
inspired by first-hand accounts of the Windrush generation. "Home
ain't jus' where you live. Home is your heart an' yer history."
Each inspiring story helps to bring the real experience of Black
British people into focus. Produced in partnership with Black
Cultural Archives to honour the Windrush generation. Includes ten
photo-packed fact sections. The contributors: K. N. Chimbiri, Kevin
George, Salena Godden, Judy Hepburn, Ashley Hickson-Lovence, Kirsty
Latoya, Katy Massey, E. L. Norry, Quincy the Comedian, Jermain
Jackman. With cover art by Joelle Avelino. Black Cultural Archives
is the only national heritage centre dedicated to collecting,
preserving and celebrating the histories of Black people in
Britain. 50p from every copy sold goes to BCA.
My Story: Mary Prince - the thrilling story of the former slave and
abolitionist. Born in enslavement in Bermuda, Mary Prince travelled
to England, escaped slavery and became a prominent abolitionist
whose life story was the first of a Black woman's to be published
in Britain. Explore Mary's incredible life with My Story. Perfect
for any child wanting to learn more about history's untold stories
Great background reading for Key Stage 2 & 3 My Story: exciting
stories with reliable and accurate historical detail Experience
history first-hand with My Story.
Be inspired by Football Legend, Lionel Messi! Football Legends:
Young readers will love finding out all about the lives of their
favourite players in this incredible biography series. Discover the
inspirational story of this star player's journey from growing up
in South America, to his legendary success at Barcelona FC and
becoming one of the greatest players on earth. Packed with footie
facts and match statscareer highlights Also in the series: Harry
Kane, Raheem Sterling, Tammy Abraham, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and
Kylian Mbappe Amazing cover artwork illustrated by Stanley Chow,
whose iconic work has found worldwide acclaim
Voices: Son of the Circus - A Victorian Story explores the life of
a young mixed-race boy, Ted, living with his mother and poorly
older brother in Victorian Bradfield. When a stranger, a man the
boys don't remember ever seeing before, appears in their kitchen,
Ted is hit with a shocking revelation. This man is his father - the
first black circus owner in Victorian Britain, Pablo Fanque. Before
Ted can recover from his shock, he is sent away with Pablo to learn
the tricks of the circus trade. Pablo is determined for Ted to
follow in his footsteps. But can Ted adapt to this terrifying new
life amongst strangers? And will he ever see his beloved mother and
brother again? Fresh new voice, E. L. Norry, continues this
exciting new series that explores authentic and moving accounts of
the life of British immigrants throughout history. Norry shows us a
fascinating and rarely seen world that's sure to hook young
readers. *** 'E. L. Norry's Son of the Circus is perfect for
children with an itch to run away to spit and sawdust and rearing
horses, in a fictionalised account of Pablo Fanque, the first black
circus proprietor in Victorian Britain. A joy of a book: exciting
and brilliantly vivid.' -Katherine Rundell ABOUT THE SERIES: VOICES
A thrilling series showcasing some of the UK's finest writers for
young people Voices reflects the authentic, unsung stories of our
past Each shows that, even in times of great upheaval, a myriad of
people have arrived on this island and made a home for themselves -
from Roman times to the present day Perfect for teaching children
about inclusivity and diversity.
Hiya! Alison Hammond here! I love getting to know all about
different people and I'll tell you a secret . . . sometimes people
we don't know much about are the most interesting of all! Which is
really what this book is all about. Let me ask you a question: How
many Black people can you name from our history? Mary Seacole? Ira
Aldridge? George Bridgetower? Pablo Fanque? Walter Tull? Have you
heard of these people? Yes? That's great! But if you haven't, don't
worry, you're not alone, which is why I'm so excited to tell you
all about them. Because the people in this book should be totally
famous given the AMAZING things they've done! And we're not going
to stop in the past, I'll introduce you to people making waves
right here and now! From sportspeople to scientists, activists to
musicians, politicians to writers, we're going to meet a whole
bunch of AWESOME people who have helped shape the world we live in.
So, are ready for you a journey Black in time?? Course you are,
let's go!
Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of
English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new
illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition
also includes instructions to access supporting material online.
Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and
thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to
bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of
Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference
for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader
help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key
exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test
readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary. The
Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela, a Level 2 Reader, is A1+ in
the CEFR framework. Sentences contain a maximum of two clauses,
introducing the future tenses will and going to, present continuous
for future meaning, and comparatives and superlatives. It is well
supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages. Nelson
Mandela wanted freedom for black people from apartheid in South
Africa. He fought hard for freedom and equality and became the
first black president of South Africa. Visit the Penguin Readers
website Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock
online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson
plans and answer keys.
The story of the first black president of South Africa. NELSON
MANDELA is known for dedicating his life to fighting for equality
in South Africa and overthrowing racial segregation. He grew up
hearing the elders' stories of his ancestors' fighting in the wars
of resistance, and he dreamed of fighting for the freedom of his
people. His childhood wish was granted when he became the first
black president of South Africa, and an icon for hope, change and
equality. Extraordinary Lives is a bold, inclusive biography series
shining a light on modern and historical figures. Entertaining,
accessible and educational, they are the perfect introductions to
these amazing people and their achievements. Collect them all:
Collect them all! Michelle Obama Malala Yousafzai Stephen Hawking
Neil Armstrong Katherine Johnson Anne Frank Mahatma Gandhi Rosa
Parks Mary Seacole Coming in 2020: Greta Thunberg Alan Turing
Freddie Mercury Serena Williams Steve Jobs Amelia Earhart Nelson
Mandela
Despite the ever-changing demographics of the United States and
decisions made by the Supreme Court, racial tensions and turmoil
continue to affect daily life in a multitude of environments. In
educational environments, advancements in teaching technologies, in
conjunction with these tensions, require a cooperation between
parents and school personnel to promote student success. Social
Justice and Parent Partnerships in Multicultural Education Contexts
is a critical scholarly resource that explores the importance of
cooperation between parents, teachers, and administrators to create
valuable support systems that will promote student success through
strategies using social justice. Featuring coverage on a wide range
of topics, such as parent collaboration, bilingualism, and
community-based partnerships, this book is geared toward
academicians, researchers, and teachers seeking current research on
the importance of cooperation between parents and education
professionals in encouraging positive student outcomes in
multicultural learning environments.
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