Hey You!: An empowering celebration of growing up Black

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This remarkable 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 artists of today. The following KS1/2 PSHE resources include learning about Black Lives Matter by designing a protest placard, creating a fact file on one of the ‘greats’, and celebrate the diversity in your class by creating a hands of diversity display. 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. Books like these will for sure will help inspire and shape our next generation and many more after that.

The Author's Note reads: "This book grew out of an emotional response to the events of 2020: the tragic story of George Floyd and the global protests that followed; the mass awakening to the impacts of structural racism. Although I am not black, much of the book resonated with me and I consider it an extremely important book for all children to be exposed to because not only is it full of positive images of black people but it is also beautifully illustrated by 18 talented black illustrators from a huge variety of backgrounds. This is the book I wish I'd read as a child, and I feel so grateful to be able to read it with my children now. This book addresses – honestly, yet hopefully – the experiences Black children face growing up with systemic racism, as well as providing hope for the future, delivering a powerful message to a new generation of dreamers.Though when used together, it maximises the message behind the book, the illustrations do not rely on the text meaning it can be used for pupils who are just learning to read or children with EAL. and inspiring picture book, written by Adeola with fantastic illustrations in different styles by 18 different illustrators, aimed primarily at the young black reader.

This book addresses - honestly, yet hopefully - the experiences Black children face growing up with systemic racism, as well as providing hope for the future, delivering a powerful message to a new generation of dreamers. Evening Standard"A series of clever and witty illustrations matched with informative text guides the reader through a series of situations where they might encounter prejudice, and how to form strategies to overcome a situation before it becomes a problem. But to keep ourselves on our toes, we have a rule that author gender is alternated, girl-boy-girl-boy, and the continents always rotated (with occasional glitches). For Art Prints please allow 5 working days for unframed prints and 15 working days for framed prints/ stretched canvas.

After the publication of I Don't Like Books and This Book Has Alpacas and Bears, she ventured outdoors with two books celebrating being outside - Puddling! A motivational and inspirational picture book about exploring, and embracing, your individual traits. Totally recommend this book, perfect for a gift, or to add to your child’s personal or school library. Remember to dream your own dreamsLove your beautiful skinYou always have a choiceThis book addresses – honestly, yet hopefully – the experiences Black children face growing up with systemic racism, as well as providing hope for the future, delivering a powerful message to a new generation of dreamers. Each double page spread, and the end papers, are all created by one of the eighteen talented Black illustrators assembled from all over the world or this book.

It is a story told from the point of view of a parent and it is full of inspirational messages of love and hope for young, Black children. From the pain of systemic racism to the hope of the future, it's an honest but largely uplifting read, aimed at children particularly. We are experiencing delays with deliveries to many countries, but in most cases local services have now resumed. You guys were so fab and Dawn was such a lovely presence in the schools - I will absolutely be in touch next time I'm in your neck of the woods. This 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.A picture book quite unlike any other, because each double page spread features the artwork of a different artist. It was such a pleasure to meet you both, and I really appreciated how smoothly and professionally you ran everything. The Independent"This beautiful book also serves as a brilliant directory of work from black illustrators. She studied illustration and film at MICA with a passion for multidisciplinary arts and telling stories.