A powerfully moving and beautiful picture book aboutthe voyage of HMT Empire Windrushfrom national treasure,Benjamin Zephaniah.The hopes,dreams and bravery of the Windrush generation are expressedin this vivid story through the real-life experiences ofTrinidadian musician,Mona Baptiste.Written as a brand-new poem by Benjamin Zephaniah,the book isbeautifully illustrated by the extraordinary artist,Onyinye Iwu.The arrival of the Windrush in 1948 is celebrated eachyear on Windrush Day,22 JuneBenjamin recently won a BAFTA for his Sky Arts show,Life& Rhymes,a showcase of some of Britain's finest poetsThis book is perfect for teaching young children about inclusivityand diversityPraise for Windrush Child:'An invaluable story for any young readers who enjoyadventure and want to learn more about the Windrush generation'sexperience. Essential reading'Alex Wheatle
Publisher: ScholasticISBN: 9780702311161Number of pages: 24Weight: 190 gDimensions: 137 x 249 x 4 mm
Benjamin Zephaniah
Benjamin Zephaniah is a British writer and Dub poet whose work often contains the language and rhythms of his Jamaican heritage.
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