SuitabookAre We There Yet?
Lillie Elsie Jordan
- Reading
- Try one activity at a time and invite the child to explain any cultural reference in their own words. Follow their interest rather than assuming every activity or example will match their life.
- Themes
- Cultural recognition and learning: The activities are intended to connect learning with culture and experiences recognisable to Gypsy and Traveller children, including work-related maths. The book presents learning through culturally relevant examples; this may support discussion about whose experiences educational materials include.
- Stigma and discrimination: The creator says a discrimination incident prompted the book and that it is intended to help combat stigma faced by Romany Gypsies and Travellers. The stated purpose opens space to discuss unfair judgement and representation, but the book’s actual scenes, language, and proposed responses are not described.
- Worth knowing
- Notice whose experiences are represented and whether the activities leave room for children’s different family, work, travel, or community experiences. Discuss how representation can challenge unfair assumptions without defining every child.