Also would love to commend Dapo for bringing in and introducing us to so many other incredibly talented black artists, in a world where most people are looking out for themselves only it’s truly refreshing to see someone open doors and bring his tribe along with him. This was particularly important for me as reader because while this message is universal amongst the entire Black community, it is still important to remember that we are not a monolith and that even though we have shared experiences, we have so many more that are different. written by Nathan Bryon and published by Puffin in 2019, which won the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize in 2020. I was able to enjoy so many varied art styles that truly spoke to the diversity of the Black community.

The following KS1/2 Art resources include designing a wall of photo frames with pictures of loved ones, drawing yourself in your dream role, and reflecting on your positive characteristics and superpowers by designing your own superhero mask. Yourself and Bob are much cherished in our booky world and I personally really appreciate everything that you do. She likes the fact that illustrations are the first things that entice the reader to engage with a book and is inspired by the use of vibrant colour.Penguin Random House) ‘When was the first time you felt empowered as a Black Person- that you deeply believed you could live your dreams? Puffin is an imprint of Penguin Random House, the world’s number-one publisher representing a vibrant community of publishing houses marked by unparalleled success. The Author's Note reads: "This book grew out of an emotional response to the events of 2020: the tragic story of George Floyd and the global protests that followed; the mass awakening to the impacts of structural racism. Sometimes the novels chosen are new, often they are from the backlist and occasionally re-issued from way back.

A beautifully realised book, helmed by illustrator Dapo Adeola and featuring a number of other excellent artists, this is a portrait of the Black experience while growing up. They involve so many elements that add meaning to the written text but can also be explored in a more stand-alone manner which creates meaning in its own way. Dapo was announced as the winner of the inaugural Illustrator of the Year Award for The Laugh Out Loud Book Awards (the Lollies), which celebrates the best and funniest children's books in the UK and Ireland, voted for by children in 2023. Dapo is a genius when it comes to illustrations and specially when capturing our beautiful black children and the their personalities.I was at my last school for 4 years and we had ********* book fairs every term – and every term, I was disappointed by the narrow range of books. Dapo Adeola is an award-winning illustrator and designer who creates characters and images that challenge expectations around race and gender in a fun and upbeat way. Hotjar sets this cookie to know whether a user is included in the data sampling defined by the site's daily session limit. We begin with a new baby and a welcome filled with dreams and love, and as we move through the book, (with each spread illustrated by a different creative), Dapo shares the things about life this little one must remember.

The Guardian”From the pain of systemic racism to the hope of the future, it’s an honest but largely uplifting read, aimed at children particularly. The following KS1/2 PSHE resources include learning about Black Lives Matter by designing a protest placard, creating a fact file on one of the ‘greats’, and celebrate the diversity in your class by creating a hands of diversity display. Remember to dream your own dreamsLove your beautiful skinYou always have a choiceThis book addresses – honestly, yet hopefully – the experiences Black children face growing up with systemic racism, as well as providing hope for the future, delivering a powerful message to a new generation of dreamers. The title to be read and discussed is sign-posted and on sale for the whole of the previous month (with a discount for those who make it known they intend to come) and everybody is welcome, whether first-timer, part-timer or regular-timer. She has collaborated with a number of publishers such as Walker Books, Candlewick Press, Penguin RandomHouse (Ladybird Books, Puffin Books), Scholastic UK, Otter-Barry Books, CLPE, Booktrust, Open University, Knightsof, Cassava Republic, Rebel Girls.A good balance, and the theme of sunflowers carried throughout the different artists' works helps to create a more unifying feeling in the text. With rare exceptions such as bank holidays, the book group meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 7.

Yet this child’s ‘ magical melanin‘ means they are Standing On Her Shoulders; or the shoulders of ‘ geniuses, creators, leaders and great thinkers’. Onyinye Iwu is a freelance children’s book illustrator and author based in London, she has practiced as a freelance illustrator and designer for over 10 years working on a range of design briefs and projects but mainly focusing on the uplifting and representation of people of African and Caribbean background in publishing, media and the arts. The illustrations are vibrant and poignant and the words feel like they are aimed directly at the reader. This book shows the experiences of black children that they face growing up with racism it also provides hope for the future. For more details, please consult the latest information provided by Royal Mail's International Incident Bulletin.From the pain of systemic racism to the hope of the future, it's an honest but largely uplifting read, aimed at children particularly. But to keep ourselves on our toes, we have a rule that author gender is alternated, girl-boy-girl-boy, and the continents always rotated (with occasional glitches). The following KS2 Reading resources include responding to Dapo’s letter on his hopes for the future, inferring and justifying the feelings of characters in Hey You!