Recommended by: Stephen Dilley/@stephenjdilley Form and Genre: Novel Length: 350 pages Summary: Hard-hitting but beautifully written novel about a Black British teenage boy’s experiences in prison and after his release, exploring some of the injustices in the criminal justice system and wider British society which disproportionately affect people of colour, but also showing how poetry can help people …
Recommended by Emma Sheppard @emma_au_soleil Author: Don Freeman Form: Picture Book Length: 32 pages Brief synopsis: Corduroy the bear waits to be bought in the department store. One night he notices one of his buttons is missing and goes on a hunt around the store to try to find it. Eventually a little girl buys him with …
Recommended by Emma Sheppard @emma_au_soleil Author: Nadia Shireen Form: Picture Book Length: 32 pages Brief synopsis: Billy’s pet Fatcat is stolen by a dragon and Billy goes on an adventure to get him back. Age recommendation and challenging content: EYFS-KS1 Notable reasons for recommending this book: Empowering for girlsGreat sense of humourBlack protagonist Other Comments: Part of a …
Recommended by Emma Sheppard @emma_au_soleil Author: Nathan Bryon Form: Picture Book Length: 32 pages Brief synopsis: Rocket dreams of being an astronaut and invites her community to come and watch a meteor shower with her. Age recommendation and challenging content: EYFS-KS1 Notable reasons for recommending this book: Introductions to space and famous astronauts – good for scienceExplores sibling …
Recommended by Emma Sheppard @emma_au_soleil Author: Sam Boughton Form: Picture Book Length: 32 pages Brief synopsis: Joe plants a seed and brings his previously grey block of flats to life with beautiful plants and animals. Age recommendation and challenging content: EYFS-KS1 Notable reasons for recommending this book: Supports Science lessons (seeds, planting, growing etc.)Black protagonist
Recommended by Emma Sheppard @emma_au_soleil Author: Dave Barrow Form: Picture Book Length: 32 pages Brief synopsis: Little boy plays hide and seek with his elephant friend. Age recommendation and challenging content: EYFS-KS1 Notable reasons for recommending this book: Beautiful illustrationsFamiliar contentBlack protagonist Further Info: Look at the inside covers for the protagonist’s family tree – beautiful!