Hey You!: An empowering celebration of growing up Black

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KS2 PSHE resource pack with a PowerPoint and accompanying activity sheets featuring activities focused on the Black Lives Matter movement and celebrating diversity. 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. is a lyrical and inspirational exploration of growing up Black, written by award-winning illustrator Dapo Adeola, and brought to life by Dapo and 18 incredible Black illustrators in one beautiful, powerful, and cohesive reading experience. It was such a pleasure to meet you both, and I really appreciated how smoothly and professionally you ran everything.

I wish I had books like these growing up, I would have probably found my power as a black girl much earlier in life! Each page is filled with amazing work from different artists reminding little black children to date to dream, to stand in what they believe , to be themselves the best version of themselves .Yet she is reminded that she stands on the shoulders of the great black community that has come before her – and that she has the power to be anything and anyone she wants to be. Perfect for new parents and fans of Oliver Jeffers Here We Are, I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes and Gordon C James, and Tami Charles' and Bryan Collier's All Because You Matter. Featuring illustration from 18 black artists as well as Adeola himself, this beautiful book also serves as a brilliant directory of work from black illustrators, enabling parents to look up their other books, or keep an eye out for their work in the future.

Born in Britain and of Nigerian heritage, Dapo is an avid believer in the importance of equal representation in the creative arts. From the pain of systemic racism to the hope of the future, it's an honest but largely uplifting read, aimed at children particularly. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. These resources were created as part of Lit in Colour, a Penguin campaign in partnership with The Runnymede Trust, to support inclusive reading in schools.he has created a touching, empowering text that highlights the power of creativity, black heritage, community and family.

There was just the right amount of choice to suit everyone without being overwhelming and I received comments from parents and staff about the quality of books offered compared to previous sales which have always been based around current crazes and well known celebrity authors. In line with All Because You Matter, You Matter, Antiracist Baby, Your Name is a Song, and Eyes That Kiss in the Corners. This picture book was born out of Adeola’s reaction to the killing of George Floyd and his realisation that, as a child, there were no books he saw that featured black children in a meaningful way.I have even talked the head into a little revamp of the library so that we can display them properly! The Independent"This beautiful book also serves as a brilliant directory of work from black illustrators.

Books like these will for sure will help inspire and shape our next generation and many more after that. Our mission is to inspire children to feel they can be and do anything, and to create readers for life. BookTrustThis groundbreaking picture book is a lyrical, inspirational exploration of growing up Black, written by award-winning illustrator Dapo Adeola, and brought to life by some of the most exciting Black illustration talents working today.

It's a message that is both urgent and timeless - and offers a rich rewarding reading experience for every child.