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Windrush Child

Windrush Child

by Benjamin Zephaniah
Paperback
Publication Date: 05/08/2023

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In this heart-stopping adventure, Benjamin Zephaniah shows us what it was like to be a child of the Windrush generation.

Leonard is shocked when he arrives with his mother in the port of Southampton. His father is a stranger to him, it's cold and even the Jamaican food doesn't taste the same as it did back home in Maroon Town. But his parents have brought him here to try to make a better life, so Leonard does his best not to complain, to make new friends, to do well at school - even when people hurt him with their wordsand with their fists. 

How can a boy so far from home learn to enjoy his new life when so many things count against him?

 

'Zephaniah pulls no punches in his depictions of the racism that Leonard suffers both at school and in the streets in a powerful, moving account of family and fitting in'

iNews

'An invaluable story for any young readers who enjoy adventure and want to learn more about the Windrush generation's experience. Essential reading'

Alex Wheatle

ABOUT THE SERIES: VOICES

  • A thrilling series showcasing some of the UK's finest writers for young people.
  • Voices reflects the authentic, unsung storiesof our past.
  • Each shows that, even in times of great upheaval, a myriad of people have arrived on this island and made a home for themselves - from Roman times to the present day.
  • Perfect for teaching children about inclusivity and diversity
ISBN:
9780702302725
9780702302725
Category:
Social issues (Children's / Teenage)
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
05-08-2023
Language:
English
Publisher:
Scholastic
Country of origin:
United Kingdom
Dimensions (mm):
206x142x13mm
Weight:
0.15kg
Benjamin Zephaniah

Benjamin Zephaniah is a performer, musician, actor, and one of the UK's best-known poets. Born in Handsworth, Birmingham, Benjamin began writing and performing at the age of 11, and had his first collection of poetry published when he was 22. He has written more than 30 books for adults and children and is known all over the world for his powerful writing and performances.

Benjamin was a founding member of Artists Against Apartheid, and in 1996 he hosted the President's Two Nations Concerts at the Royal Albert Hall in London, at the request of Nelson Mandela. On August 29th 2007 he was the Master of Ceremonies at the unveiling of the statue of Nelson Mandela, again at his request, in Parliament Square. Benjamin is also a musician and was the first person to record with the Wailers after the death of Bob Marley.

As well as writing poetry, novels, screenplays and stage plays, Benjamin has also written and presented documentaries for television and radio. He has been awarded 13 honorary doctorates in recognition of his work and a wing at The Ealing Hospital in West London has been named after him. As passionate about politics and poetry as he has ever been, Benjamin now lives in Lincolnshire.

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