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Anti-racism

Our author events, resources and book lists are designed to support anti-racism and promote BIPOC voices and experiences through literature.

Articles

  • Promoting BPOC representation and diversity in children's books
  • Top tips for writing historical fiction
  • Use objects to inspire historical fiction writing
  • Introduction to allyship: a writers' guide
  • Uplifting BPOC writers
  • Why representation of diverse ethnicities is important on your bookshelves
  • Promoting BPOC representation and diversity in publishing

Learning resources

  • Read Woke learning resources
  • Understanding and challenging racism
  • Exploring climate change and colonialism with What Starts Here Stops Here
  • Malorie Blackman learning activities

Book lists

  • Children's books for understanding migrant and refugee experiences
  • Great reads for Black History Month
  • Black History Month books for children and young adults
  • Books to understand and challenge racism for children and young adults
  • Our favourite BPOC protagonists in children's and young adult books
  • 10 picture books about refugees and migration
  • Important books exploring migrant experiences

Authors Live on demand

  • Kwame Alexander
  • Catherine Johnson: Black History Month
  • Manjeet Mann

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