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This book offers a broad corrective to accounts of British history that leave Black lives out. Its chronological sweep, named individuals, maps and timelines may help readers connect personal stories with wider changes in Britain.
Trish Cooke
A culturally specific fairy tale about wishes, exploitation, separation and return, with hair used as a map. Its repeated, oral-storytelling style and swirling illustrations give the retelling a vivid, dramatic shape.
Shelina Janmohamed
This is an accessible introduction to the British Empire and its continuing influence, linking historical power with Britain’s culture, communities, prosperity and the personal stories of people connected to its past.
Sir Alistair Spalding
A visually led, informative tour of dance: readers encounter named performances and styles, learn about technique and history, meet influential dancers, and look behind the scenes at costumes and props.
Sathnam Sanghera
This is an informative, discussion-rich account of Britain’s imperial past and its links to present-day life. It introduces difficult questions about power, racism, historical responsibility and whose interpretations of history are heard.
Anna Lena Feunekes
A nonfiction exploration of food lore and history, Tasty Tales links favourite foods with stories and international cultural traditions.
Hiba Noor Khan
A historically focused story that foregrounds Muslim efforts to rescue Jews in wartime Paris, offering young readers a perspective on the Second World War that is described as little known.
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