Windrush Child

In this heart-stopping adventure, Benjamin Zephaniah

shows us what it was like to be a child of the Windrush generation.The

superb Voices series takes

unsung heroes of the past and imagines them recounting the story

of their remarkable lives' - The Times

Leonard is shocked when he

arrives with his mother in the port of Southampton. His father is

a stranger to him, its cold andeventhe Jamaican

food doesnt 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 atschool even

when people hurt him with their words and with their

fists.

How can a boy so

far from home learn to enjoy his new life when so manythings

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 generations experience. Essential reading

Alex Wheatle

ABOUT THE SERIES: VOICES

A thrilling series showcasing some of the UKs finest writers

for young people.

Voices reflects the authentic, unsung stories

of 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