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Children’s anthology by black British writers to be given to all primary schools
Updated: 28/01/2021, 8:49 am
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A free copy of an anthology of children’s books by black British authors is to be provided to every primary school in England.
Reading charity BookTrust will distribute the collection of stories, titled Happy Here.
The anthology features writers including Yomi Sode, Clare Weze, Dean Atta, Patrice Lawrence and Sharna Jackson and will be published on August 5.
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The project is a collaboration between BookTrust, publisher Knights Of and charity Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE).
Jill Coleman, director of children’s books at BookTrust, said: “Happy Here is going to thrill and inspire children in families and schools across the country and we want to make sure it is read by thousands of children.
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A free anthology of books by black British authors is to be provided to every primary school in England.
Reading charity BookTrust said the initiative was part of a drive to increase the diversity of voices in children s literature.
The collection, called Happy Here, is aimed at children aged seven and older and will be published on 5 August.
It will feature writers including Yomi Sode, Clare Weze, Dean Atta, Patrice Lawrence and Sharna Jackson.
The project is a collaboration between BookTrust, publisher Knights Of and charity Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE).