‘Reclaiming narratives’ is the theme for this year’s #BlackHistoryMonth. The theme focusses on sharing stories of Black history and culture. These titles represent a diverse range of talented black authors and illustrators creating empathy-rich stories and memorable characters.
Katherine Rundells' Radio 4 series on children's books is - of course it is - magisterial and magical.
It should have been the Reith Lectures ...
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Benjamin Zephaniah’s name resonates with power, passion, and profound poetry. His life and works are a testament to the enduring power of the written word and the impact of a committed activist’s voice. #BlackHistoryMonth#ReclaimingNarratives
Benjamin Zephaniah’s name resonates with power, passion, and profound poetry. His life and works are a testament to the enduring power of the written word and the impact of a committed activist’s voice. #BlackHistoryMonth#ReclaimingNarratives
Download our Black literature timeline and brand new teacher's resource pack.
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Chart the rich history of Black writing in Britain, and spark reading and writing for pleasure.
This year’s theme for Black History Month is “Reclaiming Narratives,” and marks a significant shift towards recognising and correcting the narratives of Black history and culture. #BHM#ReclaimingNarratives#BlackHistoryMonth#BlackHistoryMonth2024
As young children meet new people, books and stories can support them to celebrate differences - and their own individuality.
We're recommending some lovely books that could encourage positive self-perception and understanding of others:
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One week left to email your photo entries to our summer library competition! @NorthwoodGDST
Capture your holiday read & email it to the [email protected] 🤳🏼
This is Librarian Ms Wallace's summer read, 'Birdcage Walk' by Helen Dunmore, photoed at the Birdcage Walk in Bristol
Outstanding examination results 53% of this year’s A Level & EPQ grades at A* & A “We are unashamedly ambitious for all our students at Northwood, so I am delighted to announce that 75% of this year’s A Level and EPQ grades are A* - B #ALevelsResultsDay#GDSTresults#Resultsday
Our Children's Book Club is back for the summer on #R4Today! We've enlisted new Children's Laureate @frankcottrell_b and @CressidaCowell, best known for How to Train Your Dragon 📚
Frank recommends:
🌟The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q Raúf
🌟Minnow on the Say by…
#TheBigRead is well underway. Join in and share your recommendations throughout July - there's a £50 gift card to be won every week. Just tag @bookshop_org_UK.
Titles are available via our store loom.ly/EKgQ5u0 - every purchase supports indie bookshops & EmpathyLab.
Happy summer holidays ! 🌞🌞🌞
Our junior and senior library newsletters include lots of reading ideas to keep students busy over the holidays, plus info about our summer competition 🤳📚 @NorthwoodGDST#Summer#Reading
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